Torrington Building Rep Steps Up to Give Back to Colleagues
Teachers are extremely busy people, but despite all of the responsibilities already on her plate Torrington teacher Sarah Mobley decided to step up and become a building rep in her…
Sights and Sounds of Spring
It might be taking its time this year, but spring really is on its way. Here are some lessons, activities, and videos to prepare students for the sights, smells, and…
Register Now for Teacher Leader Institute
How can teacher leaders enable creativity, collaboration, and innovation in their classrooms and beyond? Come to the second annual teacher leader institute this May at Central Connecticut State University to…
Affordable Last-Minute Spring Vacation Ideas
April vacation is right around the corner! It’s not too late to plan a getaway. If you’re short on time, money or both, try one of these last-minute, but memorable,…
CEA on Radio: Legislators Must Act to End Assaults by Students
As surprising as it may sound, students biting, kicking, throwing furniture, and hurting other students and teachers has become common in schools across Connecticut, CEA Program Development Specialist Robyn Kaplan-Cho…
Music in Our Schools Month
Now, when public school music programs face budget cuts, is a critical time to support music in our schools. March is Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM), and the National Association for…
Teachers Urge Legislators to Roll Back Unfair Teacher Payroll Tax
The increased pension contribution for teachers that legislators passed last year without so much as a public hearing is causing financial hardship for CEA members. The payroll tax increase, combined…
Teachers Share With Legislators Heartfelt Stories of Being Assaulted
Although it was after ten o’clock last night by the time the legislature’s Education Committee heard public testimony on a bill to help ensure classroom safety and address student assaults, CEA members…
East Haddam Students Celebrate Reading With “Fancy Nancy” Author Visit
From bow ties to frilly dresses, students at East Haddam Elementary School made an effort to don their fanciest attire this Read Across America Day to welcome a very special…
CEA Leaders and Staff Testify Before Legislature’s Education Committee
It’s a busy day at the legislature’s Education Committee, with senate and house members hearing from the public on bills that cover a range of topics from remedial reading instruction…