Teacher Evaluation Made Simple Thanks to CEA Guide
What happens when you find out you’re being evaluated for the first time…in June? What if you never got feedback on your last observation—and your next one’s coming up? Are…
Old Saybrook Building Rep Superhero Advocates for Her Colleagues
Building reps are often a teacher’s first point of contact when questions arise—ranging from practical matters to sensitive subjects. They are their colleagues’ contract enforcer, organizer, and spokesperson. A building…
Statement From CEA President Sheila Cohen on Governor Signing Bipartisan Budget into Law
The governor yesterday signed the bipartisan budget into law, ending the draconian education cuts made under his Executive Order. The new budget restores essential ECS funding to cities and towns…
Big Reveal: CEA Student Members Spruce Up East Hartford School
“How beautiful!” “This is so awesome!” Teachers at Langford Elementary School in East Hartford sounded like participants on an HGTV home renovation show when they walked into their staff room…
Town Recognizes Teachers’ 100th Anniversary With Southington Education Association Week
In 1917 the United States entered World War I, Ella Fitzgerald and John F. Kennedy were born, and 10 suffragists were arrested as they picketed the White House advocating for…
Memorial Honoring Children, Teachers Dedicated Outside CEA’s Offices
CEA leaders, members, and staff gathered on October 20 to dedicate a memorial to children and educators who have been victims of violence. The bronze sculpture, created by Marilyn Parkinson…
CEA to Legislators: Yes, It Is a Teacher Tax
CEA President Sheila Cohen today sent a letter to legislators explaining why teachers oppose the teacher payroll tax in the latest budget proposal. Some legislators have been telling teachers the…
New CEA TV Ad Now on Air
The second in a pair of CEA TV commercials highlighting the important work of public school teachers is now on air. The ad draws attention to the teachers who recognize…
Teachers Share How They Inspire Their Students and Make a Difference
Our students need dedicated, caring teachers to succeed. That’s the message of an ad campaign CEA has been running this month. The ads showcase the importance of every student and…
Teachers Speak Out Against the Teacher Tax
Thousands of teachers are emailing their legislators about the teacher tax in the latest state budget proposal. Please click here and join them. Then read a statement from CEA President…