Supporting Muslim Students: What Educators Need to Know
Teacher Kerstin Rao believes ignorance is toxic. Rao, a teacher at Bedford Middle School in Westport, spent a recent evening educating herself at a special conference on how to help…
East Hartford Teacher Helps Students, Families, and Faculty Commit to Stay Fit
Leading into May—National Physical Fitness and Sports Month—the last week of April is Every Kid Healthy Week, which shines a spotlight on students’ health and wellness and the link between…
News Release: Voters oppose cost shift plan, raising property taxes
The push to balance the state budget by shifting costs to cities and towns and raising property taxes doesn’t sit well with Connecticut voters.
Raise Property Taxes? Coalition, Voters Say ‘No’
Speaking out at a town hall press conference in West Hartford—which faces historic property tax hikes to cover a major shortfall in state funding—a statewide coalition of eight diverse associations,…
News Release: Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on State Board of Education’s Actions Regarding PEAC’s Recommendations
Today’s action by the State Board of Education puts the focus back where it belongs: on teaching, learning, and student achievement.
Mastery Test Scores Eliminated From Teacher Evaluations
The State Board of Education (SBOE) showed its commitment to students and teachers today by voting to remove state mastery test results from teacher evaluations. “This is a big victory…
Teachers Stand Up for Public Education; Talk Priorities with Legislators
Hundreds of teachers at CEA County Forums throughout the state are speaking directly to local legislators about issues impacting education—including funding for public schools, teacher healthcare, and retirement. With…