Cheer on the Huskies
As a CEA member, you can snag savings of up to 20% off tickets to upcoming UConn basketball and hockey games.
Science Teacher by Day, Rock Musician by Night
By day, Benn Gawitt teaches AP biology, anatomy and physiology, and forensics at Canton High School. Summers and weekends find this science geek and father of twin 10-year-olds rocking out with Acoustic Marshpit.
Science and Math Teachers: Your Chance to Be Recognized with National Honor
The 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching will salute teachers of K-6 math and science in each state. Nominate yourself or a colleague.
What Should Congress Prioritize This year?
Share your input to help shape NEA’s Legislative Program at upcoming virtual listening sessions.
Planning a Ski Vacation?
We haven’t seen much snow in Connecticut yet this winter, but the slopes are calling! As you plan your ski getaways, remember to take advantage of the savings available to you as a CEA member.
Stamford Teachers Walk In to Protect Student Learning, Protest Additional Workload
Teachers at all three Stamford high schools held Six Is Not the Fix walk-ins in a show of solidarity to push back against schedule changes that would shortchange students.
How Play-Based Learning Enhances Access for All Students
At a recent conference, Rekindling Joy in Schools, teachers focused on various aspects of play in the classroom including how play can enhance access to the curriculum for students with 504 plans and IEPs.
Connecticut Educators Support New Efforts to Address At-Risk Students
CEA and AFT Connecticut leaders underscore their support for Dalio Education’s proposed holistic approach to resolve the statewide crises of disconnected youth outlined in a recent report.
Holiday Bear Sponsors Record Number of Children
Teachers, families, and community members have sponsored a record 750 plus students through the Connecticut Education Foundation’s Holiday Bear Project this year. Watch how the Wallingford community came together to sponsor gifts for students.
East Hampton Teacher’s Photo Catches Eye of USPS
Second-grade teacher Joe Gowac never imagined that his side hustle—nature photography—would put him in the national spotlight. But that’s exactly what happened when his sunset photo of the Arrigoni Bridge was featured on a first-class postage stamp.