CEA SPEAKS OUT AGAINST SENATOR’S RECKLESS PLAN
Teachers are outraged over Connecticut Senator Michael McLachlan’s comments to arm teachers. Read story.
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Connecticut Senator’s Proposal to Arm Teachers Sparks Outrage
Educators say school safety is an issue, guns not the answer.
Veterans Day Lesson Plans and Activities
On November 11, we honor the service and sacrifice of men and women in the armed forces. Originally proclaimed Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War…
Brooklyn Teacher’s Pastime Is a Major-League Hit
Brooklyn Elementary School fourth grade teacher Sean Maloney, a fan of Kevin Costner’s character in Field of Dreams, has turned part of his four-acre Woodstock property into a replica of…
Brooklyn Teacher’s Pastime Is a Major-League Hit
Brooklyn Elementary School fourth grade teacher Sean Maloney, a fan of Kevin Costner’s character in Field of Dreams, has turned part of his four-acre Woodstock property into a replica of Fenway Park—Red Sox championship banners, scoreboard, stadium lights, and all.
Meet Connecticut’s New 2019 Teacher of the Year: Bridgeport Music Teacher Sheena Graham
CEA member Sheena Graham, a performing arts and choir teacher at Bridgeport’s Harding High School, has been named Connecticut’s 2019 Teacher of the Year. Along with her colleagues and students…
NEA, CEA Members and Leaders Support Jahana Hayes
With less than four weeks left until Election Day, dozens of CEA members, staff, and leaders—joined by NEA Vice President Becky Pringle—came out to Danbury this weekend in a show…
Teachers Hit the Pavement for Colleagues, Children in Need
Braving brisk temperatures and morning showers, teachers and their families came out yesterday morning to support CEA’s charitable arm, the Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF), now in its fifth year as…
News Release: Stefanowski’s Economic Plan Would Cut Education Funding, Hurt Students
The Connecticut Education Association is calling on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski to use the occasion of his rally tomorrow at Pomperaug Regional High School in Southbury to renounce his proposals that would result in massive cuts to education.
So Blah to Sublime: Transform Your Staff Room!
“Well-used and a bit sterile.” That’s how Plainville High School teacher and CEA member Debbie Seibert, now retired, described her building’s staff room. All too often, the faculty lounge is…