Across the state of Connecticut, there are thousands of teens doggedly in pursuit of high school completion outside of traditional high schools in alternative and adult education programs. Some have…
The first Earth Day, held on April 22, 1970, helped kick off the modern environmental movement. This Monday there are a wide variety of possibilities for incorporating learning about the…
The legislature’s Appropriations Committee today released its budget, which includes a 25% state contribution to the Retired Teachers’ Health Insurance Fund for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. State law requires…
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy in Boston yesterday. Whether you’re with your students or your own children or grandchildren this week they may have questions that…
“It’s extremely helpful to hear from the pilot districts as we all plan for implementing the new evaluation guidelines next year,” said Shelton High School Principal Beth Smith. The sentiment…
More than 400 teachers with one to six years of classroom experience attended the CEA New Teacher Conference at the Mohegan Sun Conference Center on April 6 to get training…
Your colleagues have made numerous calls urging legislators to continue the state’s contribution to the Retired Teachers’ Health Insurance Fund. Please join your colleagues and keep up the effort. The…
Many of you were busy this past weekend maybe with Easter celebrations or instead enjoying the warmer weather, so you may have missed a couple of articles worth reading. The…
Policy affecting public education should be made with teachers, not without them. That’s the outspoken viewpoint of teachers from across Connecticut who are featured in a new CEA TV public…
Dozens of educators wore bright yellow stickers that read, “Proud to be an East Hartford teacher,” as they welcomed 300 plus students and parents to Silver Lane School last night.…