Exploring What Works in Science Education
Today’s New York Times has a special section titled “Learning What Works,” with articles examining a range of topics in science education from the Common Core to the use of…
It’s Back to School for Connecticut
New students to get to know, new colleagues to share with, and new opportunities to inspire — the first day of school is an exciting time for educators across Connecticut who…
Effects of Bullying Don’t End with Graduation
Children who were bullied in school continue to suffer into adulthood, a new study in the journal Psychological Science finds. Children who were the victims of bullying were far more…
CT High School Graduation Rates Climbing
New figures show good news for Connecticut when it comes to the number of students graduating high school. 84.8% of the class of 2012 graduated in four years, an increase…
Education Commissioner Authorizes Flexibility to Start School Year
While there is no formal approval from the U.S. Department of Education allowing Connecticut school districts flexibility when it comes to deciding whether teachers will be evaluated based on how…
2013 CMT and CAPT Scores Released Today
Read the story from the Hartford Courant and find out how your district scored here.
Leadership Program gives Teachers a Glimpse of the Dark Side of Self-Proclaimed Education Reformers
NEA Political Organizer Cynthia Kain delivered the luncheon address today at CEA’s Summer Leadership Conference. She raised teachers’ awareness of the groups and organizations that have launched an attack on…
Teachers Honored for Leadership and Excellence
More than a dozen Connecticut teachers were honored for their commitment to their profession at CEA’s Annual Awards Dinner and Banquet last night at the Mohegan Sun Conference Center. Here…
Common Core Information from the State Department of Education
Common Core State Standards are set to be implemented soon and you may find this State Department of Education Academic Office August Newsletter of interest. The following are featured in…
Connecticut Teachers Talk Education with Members of the State’s Congressional Delegation while Attending a STEM Conference in Washington
Stratford physics teacher Kristen Record and Guilford physics teacher Ernie Smoker were part of a group of 20 STEM teachers from around the country participating in the STEM Policy Institute…