Calling All New(er) Teachers!
Save the date! CEA’s New Teacher Conference for educators with six or fewer years in the classroom will be taking place April 1 this year. The conference includes workshops and…
January Forum to Focus on Early Learning Success through Collaboration
Parents, advocates, educators, and providers who help children develop into active learners can face daunting challenges—especially in an environment of dwindling resources. A free forum taking place Monday, January 9…
Demand a Secretary of Education Who Supports High-Quality Public Schools for Every Student
Teachers have been disappointed and frustrated, though not surprised, by President-elect Trump’s nomination of Betsy DeVos for U.S. secretary of education. With this nomination, the nation is entering dangerous, uncharted…
East Lyme Kindergartners Make the Holidays Brighter for Others
Thanks to the efforts of their teachers and parents, kindergarten students at Flanders Elementary School in East Lyme had the opportunity to find out how good it feels to give…
Showcase Your Local Association Newsletter or Website
Does your local Association have a newsletter or website? If the answer is yes, why not enter the CEA Newsletter and Website Competition? The annual competition is open to all…
Apply Now to Become a 2018 NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow
All active NEA classroom teachers now have the opportunity to apply for a unique global learning opportunity. The NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship offers both a summer international field study…
December Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
December is here! Remember to check out NEA Member Benefits for a wide variety of deals and discounts this holiday season. Below are highlighted offers for December. NEA Click &…
ESSA and Federal Funding Focus of Education Committee Forum
While the election of Donald Trump raises many questions about the future of public education, state Department of Education officials remained cautiously optimistic yesterday that the federal Every Student Succeeds…
Resources for Responding to Harassment and Discrimination at School
A report from the Southern Poverty Law Center shows an increase in the use of slurs and derogatory language in schools since Election Day—along with disturbing incidents involving swastikas, Nazi…
Connecticut Teachers Share Their School Thanksgiving Celebrations
How do you celebrate Thanksgiving with your students? Teachers and schools recognize the Thanksgiving holiday in a wide variety of ways depending on the grade level and subject matter they…