With Union Support, Stamford’s New Teachers Gear Up for the Year Ahead
It’s back-to-school season around the state and in Stamford, 85 new teachers are joining CEA’s largest local association this year.
State Encourages Schools to Adopt Cell Phone Guidelines to Improve Learning Environment
The State Board of Education has adopted a position statement and policy document on cell phone use in schools to provide guidance for districts when drafting and implementing policies to promote a focused learning environment.
What’s New This School Year
Find out what’s new for the year ahead and hear CEA President Kate Dias’ and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey’s goals for 2024-25 by listening to the back-to-school episode of CEA’s podcast.
State Group Takes on High School Grading Policies and Accountability Metrics
“What should the philosophical basis of a reasonable grading policy be in our current climate and culture? What should that look like?” CEA President Kate Dias asked other members of the state’s High School Grading Policies and Accountability Index Working Group, which recently convened its first meeting.
Debating Cellphone Use in Schools
In a conversation titled Dialing Back Phones in Schools, CEA President Kate Dias told parents and educators, “We went through the pandemic and technology took over education. Now we need to rebalance that and figure out what’s the right, developmentally-appropriate use of technology.”
Read the Summer Online-Only CEA Advisor
The mercury may be climbing, but our online-only summer CEA Advisor delivers some of the coolest people (teachers!), places, and happenings around the state and beyond.
Share Your Classroom Wish List With Channel 3
Teachers routinely spend hundreds of dollars of their own money on their students and classrooms, and Channel 3 Eyewitness News is stepping up to help again this year.
State Releases Teacher Shortage Areas for 2024-25
If you’re working under an endorsement that is considered a shortage area you may be eligible for benefits such as loan forgiveness and deferral and mortgage assistance.
Celebrate Excellence: Nominate an Outstanding Educator to Be Celebrated at the CEF Gala
As the Connecticut Education Foundation plans the second annual CEA Celebrates Education and Advocacy Gala, CEF is looking to honor members who are committed to both unionism and public education.
Voting Is Open! Is There a Primary in Your Town?
Many towns in Connecticut have primaries on Tuesday, August 13—remember to get out and vote!