Veterans Day Lesson Plans, Activities, and Resources
On November 11, we honor the wartime service and sacrifice of men and women in the armed forces. Originally proclaimed Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the end of World…
Member Deals and Discounts for November
As we approach the holiday season and begin to think about gifts and preparing for holiday gatherings, remember to check out the many deals and discounts available to CEA members…
What the United States’ Inordinately High Poverty Rate Means for Education
Teachers have been calling attention to the effects of poverty on students and the achievement gap for years. Now new analyses are offering new evidence of what educators have known…
Help Connecticut’s Neediest Students this Holiday Season
Come together with your fellow educators and make a child’s holiday brighter by participating in the Holiday Bear Project, sponsored by CEA’s charitable organization, the Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF). The…
On New State Panel, CEA Pushes Ahead to Improve Testing Practices
Over-testing students is a real thing across the U.S., according to Scott Norton, strategic initiative director for Standards, Assessment and Accountability at the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO),…
Obama Administration Calls for Less Testing in Schools
Teachers have been calling attention to the problem of overtesting in public schools for years, and this weekend the Obama administration finally responded by releasing a plan to reduce testing,…
Preventing Bullying by Focusing on School Culture
Many schools talk with students about bullying during the month of October, which is known as National Bullying Prevention Month, but not all techniques for combating bullying are equally effective.…
Lessons from 40 Years in the Classroom
When English teacher Molly Pollak retired after 40 years teaching middle and high school her former students compiled a book filled with 75 heartfelt letters. The letters spanned her entire…
Resources for Safe Schools Week
This week is America’s Safe Schools Week, and NEA has compiled a variety of resources for educators. Check out the links below to help students and parents learn about and…
Avoid Readicide: Tips for Keeping the Joy of Reading Alive
Students who read for pleasure are likely to do significantly better in school than other students, but some schools’ overemphasis on testing and following prescribed curricula are endangering children’s opportunities…