How Do Adults Score on Standardized Tests?
On Saturday, high school students in Providence, Rhode Island were the ones giving the test. They gave 50 professional adults an exam consisting of questions that have previously appeared on…
Sleep-Deprived Teenagers: Would Later Start Times Help?
Would teenagers do better on a different schedule? A recent Education Week article says that most experts think later school start times would increase adolescents’ academic performance and health. Many…
Texting: Does it Really Hurt Students’ Grammar?
“No LOL Matter: Tween Texting May Lead to Poor Grammar Skills” said Science Daily. “OMG! Tween texting may lead to poor grammar” proclaimed ChicagoNow. They were both reporting on a…
Insights From a Former Business Woman on Corporate Life vs. Teaching Life
Clare Taylor knew she’d be giving up some of the perks of the corporate world — coffee and pastries at morning meetings, catered lunches, even bathroom breaks on her own schedule…
Your Retiree Health Insurance Threatened: Call Now
The governor’s proposed budget completely eliminates the state’s contribution to the retired teachers’ health insurance fund for the next two years. This puts your retired health insurance fund in serious…
CT Senators, Representatives Hear from Retired Teacher
Retired teachers continue to be heavily invested in education and the needs of students even after they leave the classroom. Many retirees continue to volunteer at schools, work as substitute…
Food Industry Makes Healthy Choices for Children Hard
March is National Nutrition Month and, just in time, the New York Times Magazine has put a spotlight on just how hard it is to make healthy food choices —…
CEA President Highlights Need to Focus on the Whole Child
The Connecticut Network recently hosted a live, televised town hall meeting titled, Moving from Tragedy to Action: The Power of Community. Experts and concerned state residents discussed ways for communities to…
Students Across the State Celebrate Reading
The kids at Charles Barnum Elementary School in Groton are just some of the many students across the state celebrating Read Across America today. Barnum Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday…
Stopping Cyberbullying
What are your students saying to each other online? Teachers, administrators, and parents are working hard to combat bullying and improve school climate, but it can be hard to know…