Donate to Support Children and Teachers in Need
Teachers are lacing up their running shoes for the Hartford Marathon October 8 to support a good cause—and they need your help. Teachers are running on Team CEF to raise…
The High Cost of Digital Distraction
Adults, teenagers—and even many elementary school students—are spending more and more time with smart phones and tablets. These devices that we carry around in our pockets, purses, or backpacks certainly…
SBAC Validity Linked to Use and Purpose; SDE Unveils New Growth Model
At a meeting of the state’s Mastery Examination Committee today, committee members discussed the purpose and use of standardized tests. “One of the real things that occurred in the last…
National Teacher of the Year Thanks Retired Educators
The nearly 200 retired teachers gathered this morning for the CEA-Retired Fall Issues Conference were reminded of why they went into teaching and everything they love about it still. “We…
East Hartford Teachers Strengthen Professional Skills to Benefit Students
When it comes to professional development, research shows that sustained, job-embedded, collaborative professional learning opportunities are most likely to help teachers better support students. The opposite of a morning lecture…
CEA President on Appeal in Education Funding Case
Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen today announced the state will appeal part of the court’s ruling in Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding (CCJEF) v. Rell. “Under our system…
Reverend: Heart and Courage Needed to Fix Injustice
“What do you want? Justice! When do you want it? Now!” That was the chant of more than 500 people who attended a DUE Justice Rally in New Britain last…
CEA Leaders Respond to CCJEF v. Rell Decision
CEA President Sheila Cohen and CEA Executive Director Mark Waxenberg were interviewed by NBC 30 yesterday about the ruling in Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding (CCJEF) v. Rell.…
A New School Year Off to a Great Start
The new school year is a time of new beginnings, new relationships, and new opportunities. Students and teachers around Connecticut are now back at school and getting to know one…
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on CCJEF v. Rell Ruling
Today’s CCJEF v. Rell education funding ruling recognizes the necessity to do more for students in the greatest need—those attending schools in high-poverty communities. While the court emphasized that the…