Imposing Charters Not the Answer for Urban Communities
The NAACP and the Black Lives Matter movement have both recently criticized the way some charter schools are run, highlighting their negative effects on black communities. Dr. Andre Perry, the…
November Deals & Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
Thanksgiving is almost here, and the December holidays are just around the corner! Before you head out or online to shop, don’t forget to check out NEA Member Benefits for…
Teaching After the Election
Students are feeling and sharing strong emotions as they process the outcome of the presidential election. Teachers are hearing from students excited about Trump’s win and from those who are…
Why Public Education?
This year marks the 95th anniversary of American Education Week. The original purpose of American Education Week—to create awareness and support for public education—continues today. Watch CEA members talk about…
Connecticut Students and Teachers Celebrate Veterans Day
Students and teachers around Connecticut have been celebrating Veterans Day yesterday and today. From a school-wide assembly and classroom read-alouds by veterans and active duty military personnel at Poquonock Elementary in…
Hidden in Plain Sight: Children of Incarcerated Parents
Join members of CEA’s Human and Civil Rights Commission and author Nora Raleigh Baskin for a teacher-to-teacher book discussion of “Ruby on the Outside,” a 2016 IRA Notable Book for…
Now What?
Election Day has come and gone, and, although Clinton won Connecticut with 54 percent of the vote, we’ll be inaugurating President Trump on January 20. What will a Trump presidency…
What Teachers Need to Know About the New Student Data Privacy Law
A law protecting student data privacy went into effect October 1, and Connecticut districts are required to make sure they’re in compliance. The public act that passed the Connecticut General…
Free PD Sessions from Mystic Seaport
Mystic Seaport offers a series of free, monthly professional development sessions for teachers. The upcoming workshops, and food, are free, but space is limited, so sign up now. Connecticut’s Unsung…
Tolland High School Students Get Out and (Mock) Vote
Most students at Tolland High School are not yet old enough to vote, but that hasn’t prevented them from civic engagement. Social studies teacher Sarah Goldman’s civics class ran a…