Save This Summer
The Connecticut State Department of Education is offering discounts at a variety of local businesses to all school staff again this summer.
CEA Takes Top National Communications Awards
CEA’s Communications Department took home seven awards recognizing exceptional communications across various categories at a national awards ceremony.
How Educators Can Harness AI as a Vital Teaching Assistant
AI presents both opportunities and challenges for teachers; however, in a CEA workshop Manchester teachers Rachel Discko and Chelsea Gordon stressed that teachers who don’t take advantage of AI are missing out on tools that can save them time, reduce paperwork, and advance equity for students.
Educators Celebrate Culture, March in Portuguese Parade
Educators know how important it is to recognize and celebrate their students’ identities, cultures, and backgrounds. A recent parade, part of the Dia de Portugal Hartford Festival, gave teachers a chance to showcase their own heritage and connect with students who are also Portuguese-American.
7 Smart Things to Take Care of This Summer
During the school year, you’re laser-focused on your students and your work responsibilities. But come summertime, you finally have a chance to focus on you.
Scholarships Available for Future Teachers
Are you enrolled in a teacher prep program or do you know someone who is? Diverse students who graduated from a public high school in an Alliance School District are eligible for up to $10,000 in scholarships annually.
Books to Celebrate Juneteenth
Whether you’re looking for books to read with your class or have children at home to read with, try these titles to learn more about the history of the holiday.
If You Build It, They Will Read!
The Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, added new elements this year to its beloved Read Across Connecticut literacy campaign. One of those initiatives—Little Free Library kits and books to fill them—was designed to broaden the program’s reach.
Teacher, Beware
If you receive an offer promising union benefits without union membership—or money back in exchange for your signature or personal information—don’t be fooled.
Positions Open for CEA Ethnic Minority Director and Alternate
At their August meeting, CEA’s Board of Directors will appoint an interim Ethnic Minority Director and Alternate. Members interested in being nominated must notify the office of CEA President in writing by June 30.