“Active and retired teachers need to get involved in issues of importance to the profession,” said Marsha Baretta, a retired South Windsor teacher. “And right now a key issue is…
“No LOL Matter: Tween Texting May Lead to Poor Grammar Skills” said Science Daily. “OMG! Tween texting may lead to poor grammar” proclaimed ChicagoNow. They were both reporting on a…
Clare Taylor knew she’d be giving up some of the perks of the corporate world — coffee and pastries at morning meetings, catered lunches, even bathroom breaks on her own schedule…
Retired teachers continue to be heavily invested in education and the needs of students even after they leave the classroom. Many retirees continue to volunteer at schools, work as substitute…
March is National Nutrition Month and, just in time, the New York Times Magazine has put a spotlight on just how hard it is to make healthy food choices —…
Parents are working longer hours today than in past decades, making it even more difficult to maintain a healthy balance between work and family activities. A balance between work and…
The Legislature’s Education Committee today heard from a panel of experts on the need for community schools in Connecticut to help improve student achievement, especially in our neediest communities. Senate…
The Connecticut Network recently hosted a live, televised town hall meeting titled, Moving from Tragedy to Action: The Power of Community. Experts and concerned state residents discussed ways for communities to…
The kids at Charles Barnum Elementary School in Groton are just some of the many students across the state celebrating Read Across America today. Barnum Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday…
What are your students saying to each other online? Teachers, administrators, and parents are working hard to combat bullying and improve school climate, but it can be hard to know…