Labor Day: How Are Workers Faring in CT?
While we enjoy the day off this Monday, it’s important to remember that Labor Day means much more than a long weekend. Working men and women make this country what…
Is Extended Time a Silver Bullet?
The U.S. Department of Education’s Doing What Works website lists increasing time as a “quick win” strategy for turning around the nation’s lowest performing schools, but a report this spring…
Sample Common Assessment Questions Available
Educators are being asked to align their lesson plans with the Common Core State Standards but tests won’t be available for two more years. Education Week reports that some sample…
Community Launches Herculean Effort
Educators at Stanton School in Norwich are “poised to take off” on school improvement, according to State Board of Education Chair Allan Taylor. He made the comment as the State…
BEA Plays Pivotal Role in School Reform
The Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) is a strong and collaborative partner in developing strategies to implement Connecticut’s new reform law, Public Act 12-116. That’s the essence of commendations delivered this…
New Definitions of Excused/Unexcused Absences for the State
New definitions of excused and unexcused absences must be used by all Connecticut school districts after their adoption yesterday by the State Board of Education. The Board took this action…
Legislative Action Collides With Advisory Group Intent
CEA is deeply concerned that state lawmakers have diluted this year’s education reform package by establishing legislative language requiring that teachers only have orientation regarding new evaluation models while administrators…
CEA, Parents, and Educators Speak Out About Teacher Evaluation
CEA Executive Director Mary Loftus Levine, parents, and teachers told members of the State Board of Education today that they are concerned about the potential overreliance on standardized test scores…
Connecticut Receives NCLB Waiver
Teachers look forward to being part of a productive partnership with policymakers, administrators, parents, and community leaders in the wake of U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s announcement yesterday…
Private Foundations Increasing Role in Shaping Ed Policy
A Reuters article Tuesday reported that the education reform group StudentsFirst, headed by controversial former D.C. Chancellor of Schools Michelle Rhee, received financing for its recent entry into Connecticut politics…