Make This the Year You Plan Your Dream Trip
Whether your dream trip is your upcoming honeymoon, your much-awaited retirement adventure or you just want to cross a destination off your bucket list, NEA Member Benefits wants to help…
Encouraging the Next Generation of Teachers
It was a busy night at CEA Headquarters on Friday, with meetings being held for both CEA’s Board of Directors and CEA’s Aspiring Educators Program. It was the perfect opportunity…
Presidents’ Day Activities for the Classroom
For this Presidents’ Day, observed February 17, celebrate the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, their contributions to the United States, and the lives and contributions of all our…
Your Chance to Be Recognized by Your Colleagues
Deadlines to submit nominations for CEA Human and Civil Rights Awards AND Public Relations Awards are fast approaching—don’t wait to nominate yourself or a colleague! Human and Civil Rights Award…
CEA Negotiations Conference Is February 1: Register Now
Learn new strategies to bring to the bargaining table to boost your salary and benefits at CEA’s Negotiations Conference on Saturday, February 1. You will have the opportunity to network…
Remembering Former CEA President Maxine Rothe Schortman
CEA sends our condolences on the passing of former CEA President Maxine Rothe Schortman to her family and friends. Schortman, who served as president of CEA in 1976-77, was a…
9 Dos and Don’ts for Teachers Facing Charges or Complaints
When a colleague’s career is at risk, a building rep is a first responder. At your next 10-minute meeting, go over some basic dos and don’ts when a teacher faces…
Winter County Forums Starting Soon!
CEA’s second round of 2019-2020 county forum meetings runs January 28 through February 19. Meet with your colleagues and local union leaders to hear about issues impacting education and your…
Celebrate the 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is fast approaching. It generally falls in early February in Connecticut, though of course that depends on when your school year started and how many…
Teacher Leadership Should Be a Redundancy in Terms, Says Former Connecticut Teacher of the Year
Teaching is a challenging profession that doesn’t always receive the recognition it should. Nevertheless, teachers must never doubt their own significance or hesitate to speak up Connecticut’s 2012 Teacher of…