History Lesson on Diet and Weight Loss
Much has changed over the last 100 years, but it turns out that the advice doctors give their patients when it comes to weight loss is still very similar. A…
Teens Educated on Dangers of Distracted Driving
It’s a simple but important message—don’t text and drive. And it’s the center of a new distracted driving campaign that kicked off today at TheaterWorks in Hartford, aimed at educating…
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…
The Dream and Its Impact Today
By CEA President Sheila Cohen Public schools are the foundation of equal opportunity in our democracy. Schools that proudly educate all students level the playing field and provide opportunities to…
Teaching Tips for Back to School
Most Connecticut students and teachers will be back in the classroom in just a couple of more weeks. As you get ready, check out these 21 back-to-school-themed teaching tips and…
Celebrating the Earth
The first Earth Day, held on April 22, 1970, helped kick off the modern environmental movement. This Monday there are a wide variety of possibilities for incorporating learning about the…
Talking With Children About Tragedy
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy in Boston yesterday. Whether you’re with your students or your own children or grandchildren this week they may have questions that…
Teaching Digital Citizenship
Some assume all children today are digital natives — automatically able to learn and use new technology. Mary Beth Hertz, a K-8 technology teacher in Philadelphia, thinks this is problematic. It’s…
Teachers Make History at Cornwall Consolidated School Using Technology
Looking for examples of how to incorporate technology into your classroom? Teachers Linda Massucci, Cathy Binkowski, and Anne Grant, and their third and fourth grade students at Cornwall Consolidated School…
Labor Day: How Are Workers Faring in CT?
While we enjoy the day off this Monday, it’s important to remember that Labor Day means much more than a long weekend. Working men and women make this country what…