Education Advocate Says It’s Time to Give Childhood Back to Children
“I probably won’t live to see the day when the happiness of children is given the priority it ought to have in an affluent and civilized society—but you might,” Jonathan…
The Truth about Unions and Underperforming Teachers
It’s accepted as fact in some quarters that unions keep bad teachers from being fired—however research by Harvard trained economist Eunice Han is turning this axiom on its head. Her…
To Grow Readers, Broaden their Horizons
The era of test-based accountability has brought about an intense focus on reading and math instruction that sometimes leaves other subjects behind. The directors of the Knowledge Matters Campaign say…
Watching the Summer Night Sky
Brush up on your stargazing skills, and get ready to enjoy humankind’s first TV, the night sky. These lessons, activities, and resources compiled by Phil Nast for NEA will help…
Day of Golf Benefits Students in Need
More than 200 golfers and supporters—teachers from across the state, friends, business partners, and CEA staff—had fun, while raising money to help disadvantaged public school students this week. The 22nd…
Help Connecticut Address Climate Change
A state council is gathering input from stakeholders across Connecticut as part of its charge to develop a plan to meet the state’s mandated goal of an 80% reduction in…
It’s a Bird… It’s a Plane… It’s a Wallingford Teacher!
Students at Pond Hill Elementary School aren’t surprised that teacher Christopher Stone is being recognized this month as a superhero by NEA Member Benefits. Second-grader Trey Foucault said, “I’ve thought…
July Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
Don’t miss out on savings from NEA Member Benefits this summer! Check out the highlighted offers for July. NEA Click & Save “Buy-lights” for July 2016 Hot deals for the…
National Teacher of the Year Says Union Support Has Allowed Her to Soar
In addition to being an inspirational and dynamic teacher with a compelling story, National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes is also a proud union member. Addressing the 7,500 NEA…
New Master’s Degree Requirement Only Applies to New Graduates
A law that just went into effect will impact teachers getting their first Connecticut educator certificate on or after July 1, 2016, but educators who already hold a Connecticut educator…