Iditarod in the Classroom
Setting out on March 5, teams of 12 to 16 dogs and their mushers will cover more than 1,150 miles from Anchorage to Nome in 10 to 17 days. Follow the…
Need for Useful, Fair State Assessment Remains
The State of Connecticut today took a very small step to cut back on student testing by eliminating the English Language Arts (ELA) performance task section of the SBAC exam.…
Who’s in Charge?
CEA Executive Director Mark Waxenberg today urged legislators not to surrender their authority to a state agency—the state Department of Education. Testifying before the legislature’s Education Committee, Waxenberg said that…
Get Critical Information at CEA Meetings this March
Join your colleagues at a CEA Regional Meeting in March to find out how the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) could change your work in the classroom. ESSA gives…
Support for Community Schools Threatened in State Budget Proposal
Community Schools in Connecticut have had important successes improving student achievement, enhancing parent-school relationships, and providing much needed community supports in some of our neediest districts. These achievements are all…
Legislative Budget-Writing Committee to Hear CEA Members’ Concerns
CEA members’ concerns about education and retiree health care funding will be front and center tonight at a public hearing of the legislature’s Appropriations Committee as CEA staff members outline…
New Report Highlights Student Testing Concerns
A new report on student testing is a step forward, according to Connecticut teachers, but much more investigation and research must be done before policymakers can assure students and parents…
Educator Certification Shortage Areas for 2016-17
If you’re working under an endorsement that is considered a shortage area you may be eligible for benefits such as loan forgiveness and mortgage assistance. Based on a survey done…
School Funding Forum at CCSU
How are Connecticut schools funded? Where does the money come from? What would adequate and equitable school funding look like? What is CCJEF vs. Rell? These questions and more will…
10 Free Things for Valentine’s Day
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these classroom resources and activities compiled by Phil Nast for NEA. Valentine’s Day worksheets and coloring pages Coloring pages, Valentine-theme math pages, stationery, word searches. (Grades K-3) Valentine…