Holiday Bear Is Back—Sponsor a Child in Need
It may be September, but the holiday season will be here sooner than we think—which is why the Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, is rolling out its updated Holiday Bear Project.
Teaching Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 to October 15 and celebrates the contributions, histories, and cultures of U.S. citizens with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South…
Media Coverage of CEA Back-to-School Survey
CEA’s most recent poll of members found teachers remain concerned about school safety as the pandemic continues into a third school year. In particular, teachers want to see improved ventilation…
Sign Up for CEA’s Mindful Mondays Series
CEA, in collaboration with author Marc Brackett, founder and director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, is launching a series of live webinars and online videos on a variety…
On 20th Anniversary, Educators Talk Teaching 9/11
Many educators remember September 11, 2001, in great detail, but for their students the events of that day are history. CEA members say that makes teaching about the terrorist attacks…
CEA Leaders: Teachers Excited to Be Back in the Classroom, but Safety Concerns Taking a Toll
While Connecticut educators enthusiastically welcome students back into their classrooms, deep concerns remain about COVID safety—in particular, the lack of adequate ventilation in schools—and stress levels remain high.
President Biden’s Path Out of the Pandemic Includes Safe Schools
In a speech about the country’s path out of the pandemic today President Joe Biden called on governors to require the vaccination of teachers and school staff and increase testing…
Strategies for Communicating with English Learners’ Families
There are many ways that educators can connect with families of English learners and keep that communication strong. Regular communication can be challenging to figure out, but in many cases,…
September Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
This September, check out highlighted discounts from NEA Member Benefits on everything from meal kit delivery to school supplies and electronics. Browse all the deals and discounts available to you…
A Homecoming for Congresswoman Hayes, Education Secretary Cardona
Taking a break from the national stage to visit their roots, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes paid a special visit to Waterbury schools to welcome teachers and students back and applaud the state’s goal of ensuring safe in-person learning.