New Commissioner Takes the Helm
He was a teacher, a principal, and now he’s the state’s new education commissioner. Read about Miguel Cardona and what he has planned for our schools.
It’s B-T-S Time
The work you do in the classroom every day makes our schools among the best in the nation. CEA President Jeff Leake explains how together with CEA teachers work as a team to keep our schools and profession strong. Watch the video.
Connecticut Educators Attend Global Event in Thailand Focusing on Access, Equity
CEA Vice President Tom Nicholas and Greenwich Education Association Vice President Rae Baczek traveled to Bangkok this summer as part of a National Education Association delegation to the 8th World…
‘We Is Always Better Than Me’: New Education Commissioner Kicks Off School Year
“In a few days, half a million kids will come through our doors. What we provide will be the best chance they have at success in life,” Connecticut’s new Education…
How Much Are You Spending on Your Classroom? Take the Survey
Teachers go above and beyond in so many ways—and one of those is the amount you spend each year, out of pocket, on classroom supplies. This back-to-school season, CEA is…
Labor Day Curriculum Resources
Labor Day honors the American worker and acknowledges the value and dignity of work and its role in American life. The first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882,…
Teaching About Hurricane Season
June 1 to November 30 is hurricane season. With the following lessons, activities, and multimedia resources, learn how hurricanes form, how hurricanes are tracked, and how hurricane size and intensity…
Back-to-School Guide from NEA
Students may still be enjoying their summer vacations, but for educators, the beginning of the school year is just around the corner. Check out this list of articles and resources…
National Arts in Education Week Is Sept. 8-14
On July 26, 2010, the U. S. House of Representatives passed a resolution designating the second week of September as Arts in Education Week to promote and showcase the immense…
Yoga, Tai Chi & Teachers
Workshops at the CEA Summer Conference help members learn more about leadership roles in the union and how to improve their craft as education professionals. This year one session also…