“What all of us teach is understanding. Understanding of the world around us and the people in it,” Connecticut Teacher of the Year Blaise Messinger told delegates at the CEA…
Teacher Appreciation Week, which starts Monday, helps bring needed attention to the dedication and hard work that teachers around the country engage in every day. Last week that dedication and…
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and one Connecticut educator is already feeling very appreciated. Erin Palonen, a Griswold Middle School special education teacher, has been selected as a finalist…
“They’d never get an opportunity like this in the classroom,” Liza Escott said as she looked around at the hundreds of students sharing and learning from one another at Lyman Memorial…
“It’s extremely helpful to hear from the pilot districts as we all plan for implementing the new evaluation guidelines next year,” said Shelton High School Principal Beth Smith. The sentiment…
Dozens of educators wore bright yellow stickers that read, “Proud to be an East Hartford teacher,” as they welcomed 300 plus students and parents to Silver Lane School last night.…
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…
As you prepare for the holidays, don’t forget the great savings that come with CEA and NEA membership. Below are just some of the discounts you can enjoy. For complete…
“It’s called the Southington High School Wall of Honor, and it includes an incredible list of people who grew up in our town, graduated from our schools, and went on…