Historic Education Finance Case Starts Today
There’s new hope for all Connecticut children to receive the adequate and equitable funding necessary for a high-quality education as the case CCJEF v. Rell goes to trial today in…
Resources for Teaching Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Help students put in perspective Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, his impact on the Civil Rights Movement, and his significance to American culture and history with these lesson plans, activity…
January Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
NEA Member Benefits provides savings on a variety of products and services for CEA members. Check out the featured January offers below. NEA Click & Save “Buy-lights” for January 2016…
Retired Educator Says Activism and Teaching Deeply Connected
Retired speech-language pathologist Karen Ostby spent her career helping students with communication problems, but she learned early on that, for students to get the services they need to succeed, teacher-activism…
Attend a Forum in Your Area to Get Critical Information about the Friedrichs Case and How It May Impact You
Plan to attend a CEA County Forum in your area this January or February to hear about the latest education news, including the Friedrichs case, and how it can impact…
West Hartford Education Association: 50 Years Working Together
West Hartford has a long reputation as a town with great public schools. On Friday night, West Hartford Education Association members gathered together to celebrate what they say plays a…
Teachers participate in the Hartford Marathon to raise money for needy children
On what many called “perfect” weather for a marathon—cool, dry, and sunny—an estimated 16,000 people ran in the Eversource Hartford Marathon today, as well as several shorter races, while tens…
Productive Legislative Session for Public Education
From eliminating SBAC for 11th graders, to strengthening charter school oversight and winning the opportunity for teachers to save money on health care premiums, the positive outcomes from this year’s…
High School Assessment Working Group Votes Unanimously to Eliminate SBAC for 11th Graders
Connecticut’s High School Assessment Working Group late yesterday afternoon voted unanimously to eliminate the 11th grade Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) test, and restore precious teaching and learning time for students.…
Parents’ Take on Technology in Schools
Children are spending more and more time on various digital devices to complete their schoolwork. What are parents’ reactions to this trend? A new study shows that, for the most…