Astronaut Mastracchio Comes Home to Waterbury
Rick Mastracchio’s reputation may be for his work in outer space, but this week the astronaut proved to a group of Waterbury students that he is down to earth. The…
Schoolhouse Rock Songwriter Bringing His Classic Tunes to Bloomfield
You may have never heard of singer-songwriter Bob Dorough, but his songs are a pop culture phenomenon that rocked their way into the homes of millions of Americans over the…
Timeline for Foundations of Reading Survey Delayed
A message from CEA President Sheila Cohen regarding the Foundations of Reading Survey. I am forwarding to you a memo from the State Department of Education that was sent to…
Exercise or sitting still? What works best for overly active children?
A new study questions the wisdom of cutting gym and exercise classes in schools across the country. According to the study published in the Journal of Pediatric Research at the…
Governor takes steps to reduce standardized testing
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released a letter he sent to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan asking to reduce the number of high-stakes exams for students in Grade 11. CEA…
Teachers spend $1.6 billion of their own money on back-to-school supplies
Some things never change: Teachers buying supplies out-of-pocket. How much do you spend on your students and classroom? This year, educators are spending between $500 and $1,500 for their students…
Celebrating the future of the American workforce
On Labor Day, we celebrate the struggles, successes, and hopes for a better future for America’s workforce, especially the dedicated individuals who represent the teaching profession. NEA has a list…