Norwich Educators Fight for Quality Education
The town of Norwich, like too many around the state, is facing a budget crisis. The Norwich City Council wants a zero-percent increase, $62.5 million school budget. The town is…
Teachers Elected to Leadership Positions at 162nd Representative Assembly
Over 400 teachers attended CEA’s 162nd Representative Assembly this weekend in Cromwell. The Representative Assembly is CEA’s highest policymaking body and is attended by elected teacher delegates from CEA’s local…
Economists Discuss State Recession, Federal Stimulus at CEA
Key state economists gathered at CEA today – along with reporters – to discuss a variety of topics from the depth of the state recession to the wisdom of how…
Hear State Education Commissioner on Race to the Top
Involvement encouraged in Race to the Top As the state scrambles to meet a January deadline to get local school districts to sign on to the State Department of Education’s…
Brighten a Child’s Holiday – Participate in the Holiday Bear Project
This year the Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF), CEA’s charitable organization, is again sponsoring the Holiday Bear Project. This project brings CEA members, the public, businesses, and needy public school students…
TEAM, Certification Requirements, Professional Development – What You Need to Know About Important Changes
TEAM replacing BEST, new certification requirements, professional development committees – legislative changes are affecting teachers in Connecticut and you and your colleagues need to be informed. Don’t wait until changes…
Legislative Changes and How They Affect You: Attend a CEA Update to Learn More
CEA is offering Professional Issues Updates this fall at locations around Connecticut. We are encouraging teams from every local association to attend and hear about 2009 legislative changes that affect…
CEA’s Summer Leadership Conference Off to a Great Start
The first day of CEA’s Summer Leadership Conference was a great experience for the teachers attending. Below some participants share what they enjoy about Summer Leadership and what they’re hoping…
It’s Almost Time for CEA’s Summer Leadership Conference!
CEA’s Summer Leadership Conference begins Monday and staff are putting the final touches on preparations. Over 600 people are attending this year’s conference, which is being held at Mohegan Sun.…
CEF Celebrates 15th Annual Golf Tournament
Yesterday 2oo CEA members and other education supporters took part in the Connecticut Education Foundation’s (CEF) 15th Annual Hands Across the Green Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament took place at…