More Money Needed for Public Education
ECS isn’t broken: It just needs to be funded properly. That was the consensus from speakers at the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) Task Force hearing held in Waterford last night.…
More State Aid Necessary for World-Class Schools
Schools are in financial crisis. Class sizes are large. Academic programs are deteriorating. And resources are slim with teachers digging into their own pockets to buy school supplies. That’s the…
Co-Teaching: An Example of Educator Collaboration
In a recent blog post we discussed how social capital, essentially teacher collaboration, has been proven by research to increase student achievement. Education Week has a story this week on…
Help Students in Need Through Holiday Bear Project
You can make a difference in the lives of Connecticut public school children by participating in the 2011 Holiday Bear Project, sponsored by CEA’s charitable organization, the Connecticut Education Foundation(CEF).…
The Art of Coaching
There is an old Chinese Proverb that says, “I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand.” One of my CEA colleagues recently shared…
Why Do You Send Your Kids to Public School?
Many parents who have the resources to send their children to private schools or homeschool them choose public education. Why? Why do you send your kids to public school? I…
Companies Harness Facebook for Anti-Bullying Campaign
Although many instances of cyber bullying occur on Facebook, the website can also be used to rally the public against bullying. Alice Cahn, Cartoon Network’s vice president for social responsibility,…
Your School’s Local Tax Dollars Going Out of District: A Possibility?
Idea and others up for public comment October 18 and 25 A Brown University professor described as “a little radical” the school funding formula he helped Rhode Island develop. Professor…
World Teachers’ Day Promotes Gender Equality
Today is World Teachers’ Day and the theme this year is teachers for gender equality. UNESCO and Education International have celebrated the profession and promoted international standards for the teaching…
81% of Public Supports Increased Educational Spending
Results of a Harris Poll released today indicate that 81% of the public supports increased educational spending. The poll asked participants whether they support or oppose 15 issues that are…