Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor Leaving
Connecticut Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor announced today that he is resigning. In a press release from the governor’s office, Pryor said he will not serve a second term and is…
YOU. There’s no substitute.
Teachers excel at building relationships and acting as champions for kids. Both are irreplaceable when it comes to quality teaching and learning–a fact that corporate reformers keep ignoring. “Teaching is…
Captain Obvious Speaks for Public Education
Barth Keck, an English teacher and assistant football coach, who also teaches courses in journalism and media literacy at Haddam-Killingworth High School, wrote an interesting piece for CT News Junkie,…
No Kid Hungry Campaign – Feeding students all summer long
When school is out for the summer, thousands of children miss meals that they received in school as part of the National School Lunch Program.
Attacks against teachers, students, and public education must stop
The goal of great public schools for every child remains the objective of the nation’s teachers unions. These associations fundamentally believe that good working conditions for teachers create excellent learning…
Pleas for more time to get CCSS right
The state’s Educators Common Core Implementation Task Force is expected to approve final recommendations this afternoon and then forward them to Governor Dannel P. Malloy. The group is working to…
Action on a uniform school calendar: How will it be received?
The state Board of Education has approved regional plans that put Connecticut on a path to a uniform calendar for public schools. In acting yesterday, the board received a report…
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen Regarding Federal Complaint Filed Against Avon Teachers
CEA is working in tandem with the Avon Education Association to fully support the Avon educators named in a federal complaint filed recently in the United States District Court. All…
Teacher Shortage Areas for 2014-15
If you’re working under an endorsement that is considered a shortage area you may be eligible for benefits such as loan forgiveness and mortgage assistance. Every fall the Connecticut State…
Deadline for Districts to Submit Teacher Evaluation Plans Moved to June 13
The deadline for districts to submit teacher evaluation plans for 2014-15, previously set for June 2, has been changed to a window allowing submissions between June 2 and June 13.…