Classroom Resources for 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. Resources For: Grades K-5 Grades…
2nd Generation Union Rep Says Being Proactive Key to Helping Members
Being a local Association building rep is a complex job, but Ledyard building rep Tiffany MacCall describes the essence of her role simply. “I try to make days better for…
West Hartford Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Festival of Trees and Traditions
Visitors to the Wadsworth Atheneum’s Festival of Trees and Traditions on a recent morning were treated not only to brightly decorated trees and sparkling lights, but also to the sweet…
Happy Halloween!
Did you celebrate Halloween or spirit week with your students today? Here is what some Connecticut teachers and students have been up to. Spooktacular Halloween festivities! So much fun today…
State Treasurer Warns About Legal Implications of Increasing Payroll Tax on Teachers
The most recent budget proposal out of the state legislature has caused State Treasurer Denise Nappier to issue a rare warning to legislators. Nappier said the proposal in the budget to require…
Wallingford Educator Named 2018 Connecticut Teacher of the Year
Erin Berthold, a first-grade teacher at Cook Hill School in Wallingford, has been named the 2018 Connecticut Teacher of the Year. The announcement took place this afternoon at Cook Hill…
CEA Seeking Injunction: Executive Order Violates State Law
The Connecticut Education Association today announced it is seeking an injunction to prevent Governor Malloy from implementing his executive order and cutting $557 million in education funding to cities and…
Governor Malloy Wrong on Teacher Tax
Governor Malloy shocked teachers in Connecticut today when he refused to rule out supporting a Teacher Tax. He also misspoke when he said he had not heard from teachers regarding…
Latest on the State Budget
Throughout the state budget process, CEA members have been strong advocates. In just the last three days, more than 4,000 emails were sent by CEA members to their representatives and…
Back-to-School for New Teachers
Students are enjoying their last few lazy summer days but it’s already back-to-school time for some teachers in Connecticut. At Barnum School more than 100 teachers new to Bridgeport gathered…