Talking With Children About Tragedy
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…
Pilot Evaluation Districts Share Experiences with Colleagues
“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…
New Teachers Learn Strategies for Success
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…
Teachers Continue to Contact Their Legislators and Urge You to Do the Same
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…
A Couple of Interesting Reads
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…
Teachers as Professionals: Raising Public Awareness in New TV Ad
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…
Proud to Be an East Hartford Teacher
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.…
Watch Video to Find Out Why Teachers Are Alarmed About Their Health Insurance
The legislature’s Appropriations Committee is deciding the future of your retiree health care benefits. The committee is meeting to decide whether to continue the state’s funding to the Retired Teachers’…
Bring Your Classroom to the People Who Make the Laws
In an ideal world, state lawmakers would be able to visit your classroom to see firsthand the pace of change and the impact of school reform initiatives. But it’s not…
Don’t Pass Up an Engaging Friday Night
Next Friday, join other CEA members for an evening of thoughtful theater, engaging entertainment, and collegiality — and raise money for an important cause at the same time. On March…