Grant Allows Stonington Crew Team to Keep Oars in the Water
Crew has a reputation as being a sport for the wealthy, but Stonington High School girls crew coach Bruce Yarnall says that he finds it’s a sport that opens up…
Teaching in the Present Tense: Using Music to Engage Students Across the Disciplines
CEA and AFT Connecticut joined forces to co-sponsor a professional learning workshop titled, “TeachRock: Music Across the Disciplines.” Thirty teachers from around the state, representing nearly every grade level and…
CEA Members Promote Diversity, Equity in the Teaching Profession
Studies show that students of all backgrounds, but especially students of color, benefit from learning from teachers of color. CEA has several ongoing initiatives to support diversifying the teaching profession…
Is a Marathon on Your Bucket List?
With summer vacation around the bend, it’s a great time to think about checking off an item or two on your bucket list. If running a road race is one…
Your Advocacy Made the Difference This Legislative Session
The 2019 Connecticut legislative session ended at midnight last night, and, thanks to your advocacy, we were successful at achieving some of our top priorities. Watch CEA Executive Director Don…
Granby Building Reps Create Tracking System to Address Disruptive Student Behavior
Megan Proto and Kierstan Pestana teach math and science on the same fourth-grade team at Wells Road Intermediate School in Granby—and they make a great team when it comes to…
Educator Certification Shortage Areas for 2019-20
If you’re working under an endorsement that is considered a shortage area you may be eligible for benefits such as loan forgiveness and mortgage assistance. Based on a survey done in the fall,…
Bridgeport Students Meet Governor, Congresswoman During Trip to Capitol
The bilingual Talented and Gifted (TAG) program at Cesar Batalla School in Bridgeport aims to engage students, give them leadership skills, and expose them to the world outside their classrooms.…
Labor Community Celebrates Signing of $15 Minimum Wage Bill
“Connecticut just got a raise,” state Senator Julie Kushner told the crowd assembled this morning to watch Governor Ned Lamont sign into law a bill that will increase the state’s…
CEA Summer Conference Registration Is Open
This year’s CEA Summer Conference has something for everyone. The 29 training options include everything from negotiations to understanding your pension to using meditation, mindfulness, and yoga to let go of…