Connecticut Welcomes New Education Commissioner
This morning, members of the Connecticut State Board of Education voted unanimously to recommend Charlene Russell-Tucker as Connecticut’s new education commissioner.
Enfield Teachers Build Community, Even Amidst Challenges of Pandemic
Despite the challenges of this past school year, the Enfield Teachers’ Association continued to find ways to hold social events that allowed members to connect with their colleagues.
Governor Says Yes, Kids Must Be Masked
During a news conference today, Gov. Ned Lamont said that students in K-12 will be required to wear masks for at least the first month of the new school year.
Watch CEA Legal Team Webinar, Teachers & the Law
CEA legal counsel not only provides members assistance on a wide range of issues but also offers members free workshops examining the rights and responsibilities of teachers. Watch a presentation covering DCF investigations, social media and computer use, educators’ first amendment rights, workers’ compensation, and more.
Educators Discuss Creativity and Innovation as They Prepare for New School Year
At a recent kickoff meeting of the 2021-22 Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, educators had a chance to come together to share their thoughts and reflections on the lessons they will take from the last year and a half into the new school year.
Athletics Grants Available to Middle and High School Teachers
Have sports programs at your school been impacted by inadequate budgets?
Public high school and middle schools sports teams in need of financial help can score $1,000 for their sports programs with a California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant.
At Back-to-School Meeting Superintendents Look to Year Ahead, Learn Science of Difficult Conversations
After a hiatus last year due to the pandemic, the State Department of Education again hosted its annual back-to-school meeting for superintendents, SDE staff, and other education stakeholders.
CEA Leaders Talk Back-to-School With Channel 3
CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey joined Channel 3’s Mark Zinni to talk about the return to school from the teachers’ perspective.
With CEA Grants, Teachers Take on Projects to Enhance Students’ Pride in Their Schools
From murals and shiny new bulletin boards to power-washed exteriors and flowerbeds, schools around Connecticut will be more welcoming for students and staff this fall, thanks to grants from CEA.
August Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
This August check out the highlighted offers from NEA Member Benefits to save big on everything from school supplies to clothing to new and used cars.