Leadership in Diversity Educators Share Advice for Early-Career Teachers
The first months of the 2020-21 school year have been unlike those of any year before, and educators beginning their first year in the teaching profession face a number of…
Remote Learning Can Take the Place of Snow Days This Winter
For the first time, Connecticut school districts are allowed to treat weather-related closings as remote learning days, if they so choose. Last month the State Board of Education (SBE) approved…
CEA Webinar: How to Streamline Google Classroom
Join us Monday, November 2, from 4:30 to 5:30 and learn how to organize and streamline your assignments in Google Classroom.
Congresswoman Hayes Introduces Save Education Jobs Act
Connecticut Congresswoman Jahana Hayes is introducing the Save Education Jobs Act that will save almost 4 million jobs, spur economic growth, and help to mitigate the impact of students’ learning loss as a result of the pandemic.
At First CEA Listening Forum Members Share Realities of Pandemic Teaching
“We want to hear from you about the challenges you face and any possible solutions,” CEA President Jeff Leake told members who joined a Zoom listening forum yesterday. Additional CEA…
During Pandemic Retired Teachers Stay Engaged and Involved
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, CEA-Retired members are still meeting, volunteering, and staying engaged—virtually. At the CEA-Retired Annual Fall Conference yesterday nearly 200 retirees joined a Zoom call to hear the…
Spotlight on CEA Efforts to Recruit, Retain Teachers of Color
CEA’s efforts to diversify the teaching profession are receiving national attention via an NEA Today article that features Bridgeport teachers and discusses CEA’s recent campaign to interest young people in…
Waterbury Art Teacher Wins Second Place in National “Get Out the Vote” Postcard Contest
Why is it so important to get out and vote? “We must stand together as educators and continue to advocate for a strong system and better resources all around,” says…
Safety Tips for Remote Classrooms
Best practices for keeping virtual class meetings safe from Zoombombing attacks.
The Trauma of Teaching and Learning During a Pandemic Must Be Addressed, Says School Climate Collaborative
CEA Vice President Tom Nicholas shared what teachers are going through this school year during a meeting focused on the trauma associated with learning and teaching during the pandemic and the need for more to be done to support schools.