National Teacher of the Year Urges Fellow Educators to Tell their Stories
Today marks the last day of a busy NEA Representative Assembly for delegates from across the country who have been hard at work on behalf of public education students and…
U.S. Senators Introduce Social Security Fairness Act to Repeal GPO-WEP
Hundreds of thousands of educators, police officers, fire fighters, and other public service employees lose the Social Security benefits they’ve earned or have them significantly reduced due to two federal…
July Deals & Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
If you’re planning to get away this summer, make sure to check out the deals and discounts offered through NEA Member Benefits. From rental car and hotel discounts to special…
Connecticut Teachers Joining National Colleagues for 2015 NEA RA
Some of your Connecticut colleagues are headed to Orlando, Florida, this week to be part of the world’s largest democratic deliberative body: the NEA Representative Assembly (RA). From July 3-6,…
CEA-Retired Members Meet with National Colleagues
CEA-Retired members are in Orlando, Florida, this week, but instead of relaxing on a summer vacation, they’ve been busy meeting with other NEA-Retired members at the NEA-Retired Annual Meeting, which…
Supreme Court Guarantees Marriage Equality
A historic decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court this morning finds that the Constitution guarantees the right to same-sex marriage nationwide. The 5-4 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges grants all…
Kids & Skin Safety
Now that swimming season is here, it’s important for kids to have fun ways to learn about and protect their skin. The American Academy of Dermatology offers resources for children…
Summer Reading: What Books Do Kids Recommend?
Many schools assign some kind of summer reading but the vacation months are also a great time for children to spend plenty of time with books of their own choosing.…
Supreme Court Decision Avoids Putting Educators in Law Enforcement Role
A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court clarifies that mandatory reporting laws exist to protect abused, neglected children and get them the support they deserve. The case of Ohio…
Summer Beckons
After more than 180 days of teaching, counseling, coaching, mentoring, and inspiring, educators around the state are—or will soon be—closing classroom doors for the last time this school year and…