CEA Guide Makes Teacher Evaluation Simple
What happens when you find out you’re being evaluated for the first time… in June? What if you never received feedback on your last observation—and your next one’s coming up?…
Will Connecticut Open Two New Charters? Now It’s Up to Legislators
The State Board of Education today voted to give preliminary approval to two new charter schools, but those charters can only open if they can convince legislators to fund them.…
Will Connecticut Open Two New Charters? Now It’s Up to Legislators
Representatives from the Danbury Prospect Charter School discuss their proposal with the State Board of Education. The State Board of Education today voted to give preliminary approval to two new…
October Deals and Discounts From NEA Member Benefits
This October take full advantage of your CEA and NEA membership to enjoy savings at the GE Appliances Store, get a great deal on a new or used car, take…
Unions Give Teachers a Voice to Advocate for Students, Says Building Rep
What does your union mean to you? Fairfield Ludlowe High School teacher Sara Goepfrich, who serves as a building rep in her school, says it’s easy to be an island…
Know, Lead, Act — Attend a CEA County Forum Near You
CEA’s first round of county forum meetings runs October 9-24. Meet with your colleagues and local union leaders to hear about issues impacting education and your profession, and learn how…
Help Educators Affected by Hurricane Florence
Our thoughts are with the communities affected by Hurricane Florence, which has ravaged communities in the Carolinas and Virginia with high winds, catastrophic flooding, and widespread power outages. Members of…
CEA Advocates for Improved Classroom Safety Bill
At its second meeting today, the classroom safety working group continued an ongoing discussion seeking to come to agreement on language for a bill that could be raised by the…
Come Run (or Just Have Fun) with Us at the Hartford Marathon!
Connecticut teachers will be among the thousands of runners, donors, and volunteers at this year’s Eversource Hartford Marathon on Saturday, October 13. Join the fun and support Team CEF by…
Retired Teachers Urged to Speak Up and Vote
“Today is a very special day—not only because we’re here together in an air conditioned space instead of in a hot and humid classroom,” CEA President Jeff Leake told members…