In a memo to superintendents yesterday, Commissioner of Education Charlene Russell-Tucker announced that the Connecticut reading survey required biennially of all educators teaching kindergarten through third grade is suspended for…
This month Channel 8 is taking a look at educators and the challenges facing the profession. Tune in tonight at 5:30 and 11 for a focus on the teacher shortage…
Legislators voted to direct $60 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act to k-12 schools’ breakfast and lunch programs, and Governor Lamont will soon sign the bill.
Each year, CEA’s Public Relations Committee proudly recognizes outstanding education professionals and advocates. Award winners have included teachers who provide students with extra support outside of school, local union members…
Governor Lamont today announced his administration’s budget proposal for the next two fiscal years in an address to the joint chambers of the general assembly. His budget includes statutory increases…
During the legislative session, matters concerning education frequently come before lawmakers serving on not just the Education Committee but many other committees as well. Today the Executive and Legislative Nominations…
A burdensome and time-consuming system with numerous glitches that takes teachers away from their students and is leading educators to burn out and leave the profession—that’s how special education teachers…
Where you spend your money indicates where your values lie, CEA President Kate Dias told members of the legislature’s Education and Appropriations Committees today. “If we look at our checkbook…
Teachers can always use additional financial resources to support their work and the NEA Foundation offers three different grants to educators looking to innovate and grow. The next deadline to…
Requiring a minimum starting salary for Connecticut teachers, ensuring more play-based learning, lessening the role of standardized tests, improving teacher evaluation—these are just some of the legislative initiatives that CEA…