Bridgeport Teachers: Help Us Help Our Students
More than 500 Bridgeport teachers met last week to discuss the crisis surrounding their public schools and plan a community rally urging solutions.
Danbury Teachers Take Back-to-School Shopping to the Next Level
Parents and kids weren’t the only ones hitting the mall this back-to-school season. NEA-Danbury educators hosted a supply drive to ensure every student starts the new school year right.
Position Open for NEA Director Alternate
An interim opening exists for an NEA Director Alternate to be seated on CEA’s Board of Directors. Nominations are due September 30.
Chronic School Absenteeism Dips Second Year in a Row
Chronic school absenteeism is down and student performance on math and science assessments is up, according to data released today by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
‘Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow’: Newly Formed Region 20 Prepares for Year Ahead
As two school districts and local teachers’ unions merge into one, educators come together for their first convocation.
East Hartford Welcomes New Teachers
With the same back-to-school energy being felt throughout the state, East Hartford Education Association leaders and members last week welcomed 30 new colleagues into the fold.
Stress, Burnout: CEA Back-to-School Survey Reveals Ongoing Problems
A CEA Back-to-School Survey released this week highlights persistent and worsening challenges plaguing educators, students, and public education.
U.S. Education Secretary Credits Teachers with His Success: “That’s Public Education, Folks”
This week, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona returned home to Connecticut with a powerful message for fellow public school educators.
Mansfield Embraces Play-Based Learning
All across the state, early elementary classrooms are prepare for a return to play, thanks to CEA advocacy and training. This summer, Mansfield educators are getting a head start.
Killingly Schools to Get Mental Health Clinics
Teacher and community advocacy results in a long-overdue win for Killingly students, who were denied access to school-based mental health services.