Reauthorization at the Starting Line
On September 24, the U.S. Department of Education held the first of a series of stakeholder meetings to gather input on the upcoming reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education…
It’s Banned Books WeeK
September 26 to October 3 is Banned Books Week – the only national celebration of the freedom to read. The American Library Association and other sponsors have a website with…
Lunchroom Talk: Reauthorization of the Childhood Nutrition Act
Amidst all the brouhaha over Health Care Reform another major legislative act, vital to millions of America’s school children, is up for renewal and expires on September 30, 2009. The…
Legislative Changes and How They Affect You: Attend a CEA Update to Learn More
CEA is offering Professional Issues Updates this fall at locations around Connecticut. We are encouraging teams from every local association to attend and hear about 2009 legislative changes that affect…
Senator Harkin Will Chair Kennedy’s Committee
Yesterday it became official that Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) will assume the chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP). He and Senator Kennedy were not only…
The Bully Pulpit: The Master and His Apprentice
bully pulpit (a public office of sufficiently high rank that it provides the holder with an opportunity to speak out and be listened to on any matter) Last night President…
President Obama Addresses Students
At noon today President Obama addressed America’s students. If you missed his remarks, you can read them here or watch them below. In his speech Obama told students that if…
Labor Day: Unions Remain Relevant 100+ Years Later
Happy Labor Day! Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement, and has been celebrated for over 100 years in the United States. It serves as a tribute to…
The H1N1 Virus and Connecticut’s Schools
Dr. Matthew Cartter, Connecticut’s State Epidemiologist, presented to the State Board of Education Wednesday, on the implications of the H1N1 virus (or Swine Flu) for Connecticut’s public schools. He offered…
A Budget for Connecticut
As of September 8, Connecticut will finally have a budget in place for the 2010 fiscal year that began July 1. Governor Rell announced yesterday afternoon that she will allow…