Let the Race Begin
On November 18th the Final guidelines and invitation for applications to the so-called Race to the Top competition were published in the Federal Register. The 102 page application for Phase…
Astronaut-Teacher Rachel Manzer Discusses Why She Applied for NASA’s Educator Astronaut Program
Why did I apply? Every person has a defining time in their life. For me, it was when I was a student at Barkhamsted Elementary School in Barkhamsted, CT. The…
Brighten a Child’s Holiday – Participate in the Holiday Bear Project
This year the Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF), CEA’s charitable organization, is again sponsoring the Holiday Bear Project. This project brings CEA members, the public, businesses, and needy public school students…
Astronaut-Teacher Contributes to BlogCEA
Rachael Manzer was featured on the cover of the September-October CEA Advisor. She is one of seven teachers nation-wide selected as the first astronaut-teachers to participate in the nonprofit Teachers…
Two Recent Losses to Public Education
In recent weeks two men who have made significant contributions to public education passed away. Ted Sizer, founder of the Essential Schools Movement died at age 77 after a long…