CEA Takes Top National Communications Awards
CEA’s Communications Department took home seven awards recognizing exceptional communications across various categories at a national awards ceremony.
How Educators Can Harness AI as a Vital Teaching Assistant
AI presents both opportunities and challenges for teachers; however, in a CEA workshop Manchester teachers Rachel Discko and Chelsea Gordon stressed that teachers who don’t take advantage of AI are missing out on tools that can save them time, reduce paperwork, and advance equity for students.
Educators Celebrate Culture, March in Portuguese Parade
Educators know how important it is to recognize and celebrate their students’ identities, cultures, and backgrounds. A recent parade, part of the Dia de Portugal Hartford Festival, gave teachers a chance to showcase their own heritage and connect with students who are also Portuguese-American.
If You Build It, They Will Read!
The Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, added new elements this year to its beloved Read Across Connecticut literacy campaign. One of those initiatives—Little Free Library kits and books to fill them—was designed to broaden the program’s reach.
Teacher, Beware
If you receive an offer promising union benefits without union membership—or money back in exchange for your signature or personal information—don’t be fooled.
Positions Open for CEA Ethnic Minority Director and Alternate
At their August meeting, CEA’s Board of Directors will appoint an interim Ethnic Minority Director and Alternate. Members interested in being nominated must notify the office of CEA President in writing by June 30.
Resources to Support LGBTQ+ Students
As educators, CEA members prepare students to be ready to thrive in a world full of diverse people. Learn how you and your school can better support LGBTQ+ students with these resources.
Soccer and STEM on Display at Hartford Athletic’s Day of Learning and Fun
Robots, rockets, air cannons, and lunar plants aren’t what you’d expect to find at a professional sports stadium, but during Hartford Athletic’s STEM Soccer Education Day a wide variety of projects were on display at Trinity Health Stadium as students combined learning with relaxation and fun.
Plainfield Teachers Organize, Pass School Budget at Second Vote
School districts around Connecticut have been facing budget cuts this spring. In Plainfield, teachers organized and were able pass the schools’ budget at a second vote, minimizing cuts to education.
Learn How to Qualify for Loan Forgiveness Sooner
Learn how to make use of past repayment periods toward loan forgiveness and find out if you should consolidate your loans at an upcoming NEA webinar on June 12.