Proud to Be an East Hartford Teacher
Dozens of educators wore bright yellow stickers that read, “Proud to be an East Hartford teacher,” as they welcomed 300 plus students and parents to Silver Lane School last night.…
Watch Video to Find Out Why Teachers Are Alarmed About Their Health Insurance
The legislature’s Appropriations Committee is deciding the future of your retiree health care benefits. The committee is meeting to decide whether to continue the state’s funding to the Retired Teachers’…
Educators Unite to Protect the Retired Teachers’ Health Insurance Fund
“I paid $15,000 a year out of my pocket for health insurance before my wife and I turned 65 and were eligible for Medicare.” “Retired teachers are on fixed incomes…
Bring Your Classroom to the People Who Make the Laws
In an ideal world, state lawmakers would be able to visit your classroom to see firsthand the pace of change and the impact of school reform initiatives. But it’s not…
Don’t Pass Up an Engaging Friday Night
Next Friday, join other CEA members for an evening of thoughtful theater, engaging entertainment, and collegiality — and raise money for an important cause at the same time. On March…
How Do Adults Score on Standardized Tests?
On Saturday, high school students in Providence, Rhode Island were the ones giving the test. They gave 50 professional adults an exam consisting of questions that have previously appeared on…
Sleep-Deprived Teenagers: Would Later Start Times Help?
Would teenagers do better on a different schedule? A recent Education Week article says that most experts think later school start times would increase adolescents’ academic performance and health. Many…
CEA Retirees Spring into Action to Protect the Teachers’ Health Insurance Fund
“Active and retired teachers need to get involved in issues of importance to the profession,” said Marsha Baretta, a retired South Windsor teacher. “And right now a key issue is…
Texting: Does it Really Hurt Students’ Grammar?
“No LOL Matter: Tween Texting May Lead to Poor Grammar Skills” said Science Daily. “OMG! Tween texting may lead to poor grammar” proclaimed ChicagoNow. They were both reporting on a…
Insights From a Former Business Woman on Corporate Life vs. Teaching Life
Clare Taylor knew she’d be giving up some of the perks of the corporate world — coffee and pastries at morning meetings, catered lunches, even bathroom breaks on her own schedule…