New London Educator Receives National Teaching Award
New London teacher Elizabeth Sked was recognized for dedication to students, public education, and the teaching profession.
News Release: New London Educator Receives National Teaching Award
New London teacher Elizabeth Sked was recognized before her peers at today’s back-to-school convocation as one of five recipients nationwide of the NEA Foundation’s prestigious 2020 Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence.
Senator Murphy Listens to Challenges Facing Bridgeport Teachers
Lauding the work that Bridgeport teachers do, in very challenging circumstances, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy recently told a group of Bridgeport educators that their jobs have…
Norwich Free Academy Teachers Share Their Hopes for the Year Ahead
More than 500 ninth graders from nine different Connecticut towns arrived for their very first day of school at Norwich Free Academy (NFA) yesterday. And their teachers were ready for…
East Hampton Teachers Prepare for Back to School
Students in East Hampton don’t start school until September 3, but teachers are back this week learning and preparing for the year ahead. At the district’s convocation teachers caught up…
DEVOS WANTS GUNS IN SCHOOLS
Betsy DeVos is at it again. Now she wants to divert federal education funds to buy guns. Read the shocking story and how Senator Chris Murphy is standing up against the plan.
Haddam-Killingworth Teachers Put the Cool in School
When it comes to kicking off the school year, the teachers of Regional School District 17 pull out all the stops. The district’s convocation, which includes life-size, live-action versions of…
East Haven Teachers: We Deserve a Fair Contract
“We are in a tough negotiations process,” said EHEA President Cynthia Wintjen. “The incoming proposal is probably the worst I’ve ever seen in 30 years.”
Litchfield and Region 6 Schools Launch New Collaboration at Joint Convocation
Arriving at Wamogo Regional High School in Litchfield this morning you might have thought there was a concert or festival in progress given the number of cars filling the parking…
Wishing You a Great School Year!
Students and teachers are back to school this week in districts around Connecticut. A new year represents a myriad of new opportunities, but also new challenges—and CEA stands with you…