Educators Remember, Teach 9/11
Most students in school today have few memories of September 11, 2001 — a day with so much significance for the adults in their lives. Educators frequently struggle with how much…
Tony Mullen: This Is Critical Core Knowledge
What content knowledge is truly important to teachers? Greenwich alternative high school teacher and 2009 National Teacher of the Year Tony Mullen shares his thoughts in a piece for pre-service…
$2,500 Scholarships Available to High School Seniors
Connecticut high school seniors who go on to college have the chance to receive $2,500 through a scholarship program the Office of the State Treasurer launched recently. The CHET Advance…
Exploring What Works in Science Education
Today’s New York Times has a special section titled “Learning What Works,” with articles examining a range of topics in science education from the Common Core to the use of…
This Labor Day, Don’t Let the Middle Class Disappear
The rise of the middle class in the middle of the twentieth century brought new opportunity and security to millions of American families. Yet today the U.S. has the highest…
The Future of Federal Programs and Their Impact on You and Your Classroom
Education funding, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security — federal policies affect programs that are important to teachers. At the CEA-Retired annual meeting NEA Federal Lobbyist Al Campos updated members on what’s happening…
President Obama Honors King, Calls for Action
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen The nation’s attention is rightfully drawn to President Obama’s speech today as the nation marks how far America has come in the 50 years…
The Dream and Its Impact Today
By CEA President Sheila Cohen Public schools are the foundation of equal opportunity in our democracy. Schools that proudly educate all students level the playing field and provide opportunities to…
It’s Back to School for Connecticut
New students to get to know, new colleagues to share with, and new opportunities to inspire — the first day of school is an exciting time for educators across Connecticut who…
Groton Teacher Needs a Kidney — Can You Help?
Teachers are a generous bunch — offering struggling students extra help after school and donating their time and resources to charities and their local communities. So, it’s not surprising that…