Grants Available to Help Districts Reduce Testing
The State Department of Education is making up to $500,000 in grants available to local school districts to help cut back on the overuse of testing in Connecticut’s public schools.…
East Windsor Educators Honored for Saving Students from Rabid Fox
Two teachers and a school psychologist were honored at a special recognition ceremony yesterday at the East Windsor Board of Education meeting for their heroism and quick actions that helped…
Newly Established Teacher Retiree Healthcare Trust Gets Off the Ground
Leaders of Connecticut’s teachers’ unions are applauding the new trust established in September by the Teachers’ Retirement Board (TRB) to better protect and sustain beneficiaries’ healthcare over the long term.…
A Must Read About Charter Schools
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on the Annenberg Report CEA President Sheila Cohen says a new report about charter schools raises fundamental questions about access, equity, and accountability in…
Astronaut Mastracchio Comes Home to Waterbury
Rick Mastracchio’s reputation may be for his work in outer space, but this week the astronaut proved to a group of Waterbury students that he is down to earth. The…
Timeline for Foundations of Reading Survey Delayed
A message from CEA President Sheila Cohen regarding the Foundations of Reading Survey. I am forwarding to you a memo from the State Department of Education that was sent to…
Governor takes steps to reduce standardized testing
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released a letter he sent to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan asking to reduce the number of high-stakes exams for students in Grade 11. CEA…
Education: A focal point in first gubernatorial debate
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Tom Foley spent more than 15 minutes talking about education in their first gubernatorial debate last night at the Norwich Free Academy. When asked about…
Students, teachers, and school districts benefit from computer science professional development
Sixteen teachers from across the state gave up the majority of their summer to learn something new to enhance their teaching skills for themselves and for their students. They participated…
Teacher Appointed to the State Board of Education
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today appointed teacher Erin Benham to serve as a member on the Connecticut State Board of Education. Click here to read the news release. CEA President…