National Teacher of the Year Thanks Retired Educators
The nearly 200 retired teachers gathered this morning for the CEA-Retired Fall Issues Conference were reminded of why they went into teaching and everything they love about it still. “We…
East Hartford Teachers Strengthen Professional Skills to Benefit Students
When it comes to professional development, research shows that sustained, job-embedded, collaborative professional learning opportunities are most likely to help teachers better support students. The opposite of a morning lecture…
Constitution Day: Learning About the Blueprint for our Democracy
The Constitution has been receiving plenty of attention this election season. Back in July, after Khizr Khan, the father of fallen Muslim U.S. soldier Capt. Humayun Khan, held up a…
CEA President on Appeal in Education Funding Case
Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen today announced the state will appeal part of the court’s ruling in Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding (CCJEF) v. Rell. “Under our system…
September Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
NEA Member Benefits highlights select discounts and offers especially for NEA members every month. Check out the September offers highlighted below. NEA Click & Save “Buy-lights” for September NEA Click…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
San Miguel de Gualdape was the first European settlement in North America. It was founded in Georgia in 1526, 81 years before Jamestown. St. Augustine, Florida was founded in 1565…
CEA Leaders Respond to CCJEF v. Rell Decision
CEA President Sheila Cohen and CEA Executive Director Mark Waxenberg were interviewed by NBC 30 yesterday about the ruling in Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding (CCJEF) v. Rell.…
A New School Year Off to a Great Start
The new school year is a time of new beginnings, new relationships, and new opportunities. Students and teachers around Connecticut are now back at school and getting to know one…
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on CCJEF v. Rell Ruling
Today’s CCJEF v. Rell education funding ruling recognizes the necessity to do more for students in the greatest need—those attending schools in high-poverty communities. While the court emphasized that the…
How Labor Unions Raise Wages for Nonunion Workers
While we enjoy the day off this Monday, we must remember that Labor Day is much more than a long weekend. Working men and women make this country what it…