Apr-May 2020
Volume 73, Number 4
Pandemic Heroes
In this issue…
UP FRONT
The task of reopening brings challenges and hope
ALL-UNION NEWS
Uncertainty surrounds education budget for the coming year
Members collect 20,000 signatures for Schools & Communities First
PreK-12
Dedication to students helps teachers make huge shift with grace, diligence
Social worker’s outreach during pandemic leads to district-wide change
CLASSIFIED
Tech support powers online classrooms behind the scenes
Paraeducator steps up, makes face shields for medical workers
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Community college instructors rise to distance learning challenge
Tightrope Walkers: Teaching and parenting at the same time
Undocumented students more vulnerable than ever during crisis
UNIVERSITY
Now — yes, now — is the time for contingent faculty to organize
RETIRED
Retired unionists go digital during the pandemic