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…
North Branford Science Teacher is Connecticut’s 2017 Teacher of the Year
The applause was deafening in the North Branford High School auditorium this afternoon as students and staff celebrated one of their own as Connecticut’s 2017 Teacher of the Year. Science…
10 Ways to Get Rewarded When You Shop This Holiday Season
As the days get shorter and colder, our thoughts turn to everything that will happen during the holiday season, whether you’re gearing up for Thanksgiving dinner, hosting extended family for…
Preparing for and Conducting Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences can sometimes be stressful, for you and the parents, but with proper planning and organization you can lay the groundwork for a productive relationship that will benefit the…
Teachers Tell Colleagues: Education is Political, Get Out and Vote
Teachers from around Connecticut are urging their colleagues to get out and vote this November 8. For better or worse, many decisions affecting public education are made by elected officials.…
Teachers Share Input on Teacher Evaluation, Common Core & More
Teachers are making their voices heard—talking to legislators and offering input on implementation of new federal education law. CEA County Forums around the state offer teachers an opportunity to meet…
NAACP Approves Charter School Moratorium Resolution, Calls for Transparency & Accountability
The NAACP this weekend ratified a resolution calling for a moratorium on charter school expansion. The organization sees significant problems with the lack of oversight and accountability of many charter…
Teachers on Why You Need to Attend a CEA County Forum
It’s your opportunity to help improve education policy in Connecticut: Don’t miss out. Litchfield teachers were the first to take part in a CEA County Forum this fall, and they…
October Deals and Discounts for Teachers
Check out highlighted offers from NEA Member Benefits that range from food for fall parties to guided vacations to discounts on car rentals. NEA Click & Save “Buy-lights” for October…
Teachers Talk to Teachers, Promote Candidates Committed to Public Education
Many people claim to speak for public education, but teachers turn to their fellow teachers when they want to know the truth about an issue—or a candidate for elected office.…