Senator Kennedy’s Passing: Where Do We Go From Here?
I was deeply saddened by Senator Kennedy’s death last week. He championed many of the causes I believe in. I had the privilege of working with him on many of…
President Obama to Speak Directly to Students
On Tuesday, September 8, President Barack Obama will deliver a national address directly to the nation’s students on the importance of education. He will challenge students to work hard, set…
CEA Member Trains for Space
CEA member Rachael Manzer, a district science coach in the Suffield School District, is one of seven finalists for the Teachers in Space program – a joint project of the…
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…