10 Everyday Discounts You’re Missing Out On
There’s a good reason NEA Click & Save is so popular: The online shopping program saves NEA members tons of money. Many members especially enjoy using the dining deals offered…
It’s National Voter Registration Day—Are You Registered?
Millions of Americans miss out on the opportunity to vote every year because they don’t meet deadlines or don’t know how to register. National Voter Registration Day attempts to right…
Donate to Support Children and Teachers in Need
Teachers are lacing up their running shoes for the Hartford Marathon October 8 to support a good cause—and they need your help. Teachers are running on Team CEF to raise…
The High Cost of Digital Distraction
Adults, teenagers—and even many elementary school students—are spending more and more time with smart phones and tablets. These devices that we carry around in our pockets, purses, or backpacks certainly…
SBAC Validity Linked to Use and Purpose; SDE Unveils New Growth Model
At a meeting of the state’s Mastery Examination Committee today, committee members discussed the purpose and use of standardized tests. “One of the real things that occurred in the last…
National Teacher of the Year Thanks Retired Educators
The nearly 200 retired teachers gathered this morning for the CEA-Retired Fall Issues Conference were reminded of why they went into teaching and everything they love about it still. “We…
East Hartford Teachers Strengthen Professional Skills to Benefit Students
When it comes to professional development, research shows that sustained, job-embedded, collaborative professional learning opportunities are most likely to help teachers better support students. The opposite of a morning lecture…
Constitution Day: Learning About the Blueprint for our Democracy
The Constitution has been receiving plenty of attention this election season. Back in July, after Khizr Khan, the father of fallen Muslim U.S. soldier Capt. Humayun Khan, held up a…
CEA President on Appeal in Education Funding Case
Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen today announced the state will appeal part of the court’s ruling in Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding (CCJEF) v. Rell. “Under our system…
September Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
NEA Member Benefits highlights select discounts and offers especially for NEA members every month. Check out the September offers highlighted below. NEA Click & Save “Buy-lights” for September NEA Click…