Hayes Sponsors Legislation Against Arming Teachers
U.S. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes today returned to the school in Waterbury where she taught for fifteen years to highlight legislation she has introduced to keep guns out of classrooms. Joined…
Hear How Your Colleagues Are Welcoming Their Students and Celebrating Diversity
“My favorite thing about teaching in a public school is that I get to meet people from all walks of life,” says Bridgeport teacher and 2019 Connecticut Teacher of the…
Avoid Tax Time Identity Theft Scams
Protecting your personal information is as important as ever. Tax season is no exception. Here are some of the ways crooks are tricking people for tax information: Phishing: Emails or…
Education Community Saddened by Loss of State Representative
CEA sends condolences to the family, friends, and constituents of State Rep. Ezequiel Santiago, who passed away last night. Santiago was a leader in the state’s Latino community. He brought…
Teachers Urge Legislators to Support Community Schools, Minority Teacher Recruitment
Community schools, minority teacher recruitment and retention, the opportunity gap, and school literacy were just some of the issues members of the legislature’s Education Committee heard public input on today.…
Cut Your Propane Costs Today
Residents of Connecticut pay a lot for propane, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average price per gallon for most of this winter has been barely under $3.00.…
CEA Members, Leaders Support Teaching of African-American and Puerto Rican and Latino Studies
“Our students would only benefit from having more opportunities to learn about the culture, struggles, and contributions of African-Americans and Latinos throughout history,” Waterbury teacher Sean Mosley told the legislature’s…
Spreading the Word About Reading
Why is reading so fundamental to children’s success in school? How does the Connecticut Education Foundation’s (CEF) second annual Reading Bus Tour promote literacy in Northeastern Connecticut? CEF President and…
Free Resources for Teaching About St. Patrick’s Day
Resources include videos, arts & crafts, printables, worksheets, interactive maps, and tutorials. They will help your students learn about and explore Irish culture, history, and traditions, including Irish folktales, literature,…
March Is Music in Our Schools Month
March is Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM), and the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) website provides ideas for how to participate in MIOSM and promote support for school…