Hamden Teachers Hard at Work Preparing for Their Students
Teachers in Hamden started back to school this week and are almost ready for their students’ first day this Monday. At Dunbar Hill School, the kindergarten through sixth-grade teachers were…
Back-to-School Prep a Family Affair
Even before their first official day back, many teachers spend days preparing their classrooms, supplies, and lessons. This Monday was the first day Bridgeport schools were opened up so teachers…
Back-to-School for New Teachers
Students are enjoying their last few lazy summer days but it’s already back-to-school time for some teachers in Connecticut. At Barnum School more than 100 teachers new to Bridgeport gathered…
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on Governor’s Plan to Cut $557 Million in Education Funding in 139 Districts
Governor Malloy’s plan to cut $557 million in education funding would leave school budgets severely out of balance and schools unable to provide quality education for Connecticut’s students. This plan…
Teachers Reaching Out to Teachers
What’s the biggest issue in your school or district for you as a teacher? How can your union help support you? These were some of the questions posed to CEA…
Resources for Responding to Acts of Racism and Hate
Our students will be back in school in a few short weeks and some will have questions and anxiety about what happened in Charlottesville. Here are some resources for responding…
Torrington Engages Families in Preparation for New School Year
While we might not feel ready for it just yet, the start of the new school year is right around the corner. Districts, educators, and students are all preparing in…
Kick-Start Your New School Year With These Essential Resources
As a CEA and NEA member, you have access to all the essential resources you need to help you stretch your back-to-school budget, get your classroom in order, and more!…
How Communities Can Support Teachers and Prevent Burnout
Educators go into teaching because they want to make a difference in children’s lives. Teachers today, however, are overwhelmed by many competing demands, and many leave the profession too soon.…
Teaching Tips, Ideas and Strategies to Help You Start the New School Year
Works4Me is a free biweekly e-newsletter from NEA, showcasing practical classroom tips written by the readers themselves. For over 10 years NEA has been gathering great ideas from educators like…