Keeping Your Classroom Germ Free
It’s that time of year: Students are sniffling and sneezing — hopefully into their elbows — everywhere you turn. How do you keep from getting sick and reduce the number of…
State Receives Federal Dollars to Expand Pre-K
Connecticut is another step further along the path toward universal preschool thanks to a grant from the federal government. The state has been awarded $12.5 million toward expanding high-quality preschool…
Important Clarification on Reading Survey for K-3 Teachers
CEA and AFT-Connecticut have worked with the State Department of Education (SDE) to successfully resolve issues regarding the reading survey required by the state legislature in Section 13 of Public…
Take Action for Healthy School Food
Share your successes and challenges with healthy school foods for a chance to win a nutrition grant for your school. NEA’s Health Information Network wants to hear from educators, students,…
State Teacher of the Year Says Success Has Been Narrowed to Standardized Test Scores
Watch video of State Teacher of the Year Cara Quinn’s remarks to her colleagues.
Final Decision on Master’s Degree Requirements Postponed Until February
Though the State Board of Education (SBE) gave initial approval to changes to the master’s degree requirement impacting professional level certification at its meeting yesterday, the final decision about what…
December Deals and Discounts
NEA Member Benefits is the place to go for deals and discounts this holiday season. Check out the highlighted offers for December. NEA Click & Save, the online discount buying…
Little Evidence Digital Learning Improves Education
It’s not news to teachers, but a new study is reinforcing what educators already know: Digital learning is not the panacea some have claimed it to be. A report from…
Over-Testing in Overdrive: Addressing the Problem Head On
From community forums to conference rooms at the Connecticut State Department of Education (SDE), there’s rising scrutiny about the number of tests being administered in public schools. There’s also growing…
Thanksgiving Lesson Plans, Activity Ideas, and Curriculum Resources
Celebrate the Thanksgiving season in the classroom with lessons, quizzes, activities, games, trivia, books, and movies. NEA has compiled resources appropriate for different grade levels. Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades…