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…
Teachers Refresh and Reflect at CEA Summer Conference
From negotiations to teacher evaluation to citizen lobbying and much more, more than 500 CEA members took advantage of the opportunity to learn more about their union and their profession…
State Treasurer Applauds Educators, Outlines Teacher Retirement Plan at CEA Summer Conference
“A profession as noble as teaching deserves retirement security,” State Treasurer Shawn Wooden told hundreds of Connecticut public school teachers…
Join Team CEF at the Hartford Marathon and Save $5 on Race Entry!
Thinking about running on Team CEF at this year’s Hartford Marathon on October 12? Sign up by September 15 to save $5 on race entry, and the Hartford Marathon Foundation…
How to Evaluate Tech Tools You’ve Never Used in Less Than Seven Minutes
When colleagues or workshop presenters recommend an app or other tech tool that’s worked well for them—how do you know whether it will meet the needs of your students? Teachers…
Encountering Differences
Five years ago, a small eastern Connecticut community made headlines for all the wrong reasons. When the town, which is 94 percent white, hosted a high school football game, African…
CEA Picnic in the Park at Six Flags August 3
Bring your family and join your fellow CEA members for the first-ever CEA Picnic in the Park on Saturday, August 3! Take advantage of a special members-only deal that includes…
Congressman Courtney’s Bill to Repeal Health Care Tax Passes House
This week the U.S. House of Representatives voted 419-6 to approve Congressman Joe Courtney’s Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019. This bill would do away with a…
State Board of Ed Recommends Dr. Miguel Cardona as CT’s Next Education Commissioner
The State Board of Education today voted to recommend Dr. Miguel Cardona, assistant superintendent of schools for teaching and learning in Meriden, to serve as the next commissioner of the…