Task Force Focuses on Teacher Evaluation
“The legislative mandate that concerns teachers more than any other is teacher evaluation,” CEA Policy Director Linette Branham told the Education Mandate Relief Task Force today at a meeting at the…
Teacher Evaluation Pilot Study Released
The Connecticut Department of Education today released the UConn Neag School of Education report on the implementation of SEED, Connecticut’s system for educator evaluation and development, in the 10 pilot…
Your Chance to Tell Legislators What’s Happening in Your School
Many of you have voiced concerns about the rapid changes in public education and their impact on students. CEA officers and staff have shared your concerns with state policymakers, and…
Waterbury Grad Walking in Space this Week
Have you been following NASA’s repairs to the International Space Station? Rick Mastracchio, one of the astronauts walking in space this week, is just one more example of the outstanding…
Should Schools Close on Election Day?
The group looking into a uniform school calendar for Connecticut heard from Secretary of the State Denise Merrill today about the need to close schools on Election Day.
More CT Parents Opting-Out of State Testing
The State Department of Education is reporting “greater numbers of parents desiring to remove their child(ren) from participation in the statewide testing program.” In response, the department’s Academic Office has…
With New Board of Education, Bridgeport Community Looks Toward Positive Change
Bridgeport educators, parents, and community members showed their optimism about the possibility for change in their district by rallying last night before the first meeting of Bridgeport’s new Board of…
The Dependable Path to School Reform: Positive Teacher Led Reforms
The state’s largest teacher organization urges people to be careful not to miss the big picture when analyzing Connecticut’s new School and District Performance Reports. CEA President Sheila Cohen said, “The takeaway…
State Supreme Court Will Hear Education Funding Case
Yesterday, in another major win for Connecticut school children, a Connecticut trial court rejected the State of Connecticut’s attempt to dismiss a major school funding case. The case, Connecticut Coalition…
Union-Management Collaboration Shows Promise for Improving Schools
Too often changes in education come from the top down, teachers have little say in the process, and results are mixed. But when unions and district leaders partner together in…