Resources for Teaching about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Help students put in perspective Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, his impact on the Civil Rights Movement, and his significance to American culture and history. NEA offers lesson plans and…
Standardized Tests and the Future of No Child Left Behind
The debate over mandated standardized testing took center stage today as the Republican-controlled 114th Congress gets ready to make its mark on education policy. At issue is the reauthorization of…
Deals and Discounts for CEA Members
NEA Member Benefits offers deals and discounts on a variety of products and services to all NEA members. Check out the featured offers for January. NEA Click & Save, the…
Wallingford Educator Brings Experience in China Back to His Classroom
How can educators infuse global competency in daily lessons? Wallingford teacher Chris Stone, one of only five recipients nation-wide of the Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence, participated in a…
Search for New Permanent Commissioner of Education Underway
At its meeting today, the State Board of Education (SBE) formally appointed a search committee to find a new commissioner of education for the state. Former Commissioner Stefan Pryor has…
Connecticut Legislators Back at the Capitol Tomorrow
Connecticut’s elected officials drive what happens in your classroom and have a direct impact on teaching and learning through the laws they create. Tomorrow these lawmakers are coming back to…
Interim State Commissioner of Education Chosen
Dianna Roberge-Wentzell, chief academic officer for the state Department of Education, will be named interim commissioner of education at the state Board of Education’s meeting this Wednesday. The statement below…