Historic Education Finance Case Starts Today
There’s new hope for all Connecticut children to receive the adequate and equitable funding necessary for a high-quality education as the case CCJEF v. Rell goes to trial today in…
Report on Education Quality Places Connecticut Among National Leaders
Education Week’s Quality Counts report for 2016 is out and Connecticut scored well compared to most other states, particularly when it comes to the important role education plays here in…
There Is a Better Way—Testing Done Right Is Within Reach
Indisputable evidence from the frontlines of teaching took center stage today at a CEA news conference in Hartford as teachers urged lawmakers to examine the needs of students and reject…
More Testing, More Test Prep in Public Schools
More evidence that the amount of time devoted to standardized testing and test prep in public schools is on the rise is in today with the results of a survey…
Resources for Teaching Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Help students put in perspective Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, his impact on the Civil Rights Movement, and his significance to American culture and history with these lesson plans, activity…
January Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
NEA Member Benefits provides savings on a variety of products and services for CEA members. Check out the featured January offers below. NEA Click & Save “Buy-lights” for January 2016…
Big Wins for Students and Teachers in Congressional Spending Bill
Teachers advocating together across the country have accomplished three important victories in legislation that passed through Congress last week. These wins, part of a bill to fund the government and…
Retired Educator Says Activism and Teaching Deeply Connected
Retired speech-language pathologist Karen Ostby spent her career helping students with communication problems, but she learned early on that, for students to get the services they need to succeed, teacher-activism…
Attend a Forum in Your Area to Get Critical Information about the Friedrichs Case and How It May Impact You
Plan to attend a CEA County Forum in your area this January or February to hear about the latest education news, including the Friedrichs case, and how it can impact…
Sandy Hook Teacher Motivates Others to Choose Hope
As we mark the third anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting our thoughts are with all of those affected by that tragedy. We remember the 20 students and six educators…