Teachers Talk. Education Commissioner Listens.
“It’s unconscionable what we’re doing to these kids,” said a kindergarten teacher who described long days of math, reading, and writing instruction, with no opportunities for play. “I am voiceless,”…
Share with Legislators Why We Need a Comprehensive Approach to Address Student Trauma
The Education Committee has an important hearing scheduled for Monday, and we need you to share your stories! Monday’s public hearing will include testimony on legislation related to social and…
Wellness Workshop Helps Teachers Recognize, Address Their Students’ Stress—and Their Own
As the number of students dealing with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) has increased, so has the incidence and severity of disruptive behaviors in classrooms. And that, experts say, has led…
CEA Amplifies Call to Diversify the Teaching Profession with New Campaign
CEA is stepping up its efforts to diversify Connecticut’s teaching force by launching a statewide awareness campaign aimed at encouraging more young people of color to pursue careers in teaching.…
Reading Bus Brings the Joy of Reading Home to Connecticut Students
“This motivates me to read more,” said Dayana Yanes, aboard a big blue bus parked outside Mayberry Elementary School this morning. The East Hartford fourth-grader was one of dozens of…
Big Blue Reading Bus Celebrates Literacy During Read Across America Week
iHeartRadio joins the Connecticut Education Foundation to bring the joy of reading and free books to students in five Connecticut towns. The year’s biggest literacy event rolled into Plainfield this morning to kick off the third annual Read Across America Reading Bus Tour to celebrate the joy of reading with hundreds of students
Classrooms in Crisis: A Conversation with Commissioner Miguel Cardona
Join us on March 5 and share with Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona what you are experiencing regarding student trauma and disruptive student behaviors in your school. Attend CEA’s forum with…
CEA, Others Support Bill Protecting Teachers’ Rights to Stand Together
In a public hearing before Connecticut’s Labor and Public Employees Committee, CEA President Jeff Leake and others voiced their support of House Bill 5270, which protects the rights of teachers…
It’s Public Schools Week!
This week is Public Schools Week 2020, a time to celebrate our nation’s public schools, our students, and the many school professionals who work tirelessly to help students succeed. Public…
How Is Your Stress Level?
Teaching is the most stressful profession in the U.S., tied with nursing, and that stress can have a negative effect on teachers’ health and well-being. CEA has teamed up with…