New Study Adds to Evidence Showing Merit Pay Doesn’t Perform
A new independent study by the RAND Corporation, released July 18, concludes that a merit pay program in New York City’s public schools failed to affect student achievement at any…
SEBAC Changes Bylaws – Cuts to Education Still Possible
Governor Malloy released a budget cutting plan Friday which would chop 31 million in education funds from the state’s FY 2012 budget and 36.5 million from FY 2013. Although Malloy…
Stop Social Security COLA Changes That Could Affect CT Teachers
There is a significant danger that Washington lawmakers could make cuts to Social Security that will affect Connecticut teachers. The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform has recommended changes…
State Board Approves Unprecedented Bridgeport School Takeover
The State Board of Education yesterday voted 5-4 to take over the Bridgeport Public Schools. The vote came after the Bridgeport Board of Education – responding to a call from Mayor…
NEA Delegates Vote to Endorse President Obama
Many Connecticut teachers are grateful to President Barack Obama for keeping class sizes from ballooning and preserving their jobs in recent years through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. They’re…
Take Advantage of Summer Savings for Educators
Before you take a trip, go out to eat, or make any major purchases this summer, make sure you’re not spending more than you need to. Below we’ve listed some…