Focus on Professional Development: A New Context
With the onset of the dog days of August, thousands of teachers turn their thoughts to those first few days of school and the inevitable professional development crammed into the…
Back Online as the Race to the Top Begins
I’m catching up after two weeks in Hawaii. Although I had my computer with me, I stayed down in the alpha zone and intentionally avoided the blogosphere and dogging education…
CEA’s Summer Leadership Conference Off to a Great Start
The first day of CEA’s Summer Leadership Conference was a great experience for the teachers attending. Below some participants share what they enjoy about Summer Leadership and what they’re hoping…
It’s Almost Time for CEA’s Summer Leadership Conference!
CEA’s Summer Leadership Conference begins Monday and staff are putting the final touches on preparations. Over 600 people are attending this year’s conference, which is being held at Mohegan Sun.…
CMT Scores Released Today
Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) scores, released this morning, show elementary and middle school students gaining at nearly every level for 2009. The CMT is administered to students in grades three…
Healthcare Partnership Bill Fails Veto Override
The Connecticut House and Senate met today for a special veto override session. Seven of the bills Governor Rell had vetoed were overridden, but while the healthcare partnership bill received…
CEF Celebrates 15th Annual Golf Tournament
Yesterday 2oo CEA members and other education supporters took part in the Connecticut Education Foundation’s (CEF) 15th Annual Hands Across the Green Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament took place at…
CEA Workshops Offered Year Round
CEA staff offer workshops for members all year round – even during the summer. Recently field representatives Michele Ridolfi O’Neill and Gayle Hooker organized a resume workshop for members who…
Why the 2010 Census Matters to Your School
You may already know that Census numbers determine Congressional representation and state legislative districts, but that’s not all. “Federal dollars for our schools and students are allocated based on the…
Secretary Duncan’s Town Meeting with RA Delegates
Thousands of NEA delegates left San Diego heading home earlier this week after what had to have been a stimulating and provocative experience. Secretary Duncan’s Town Meeting with the delegates…