8 Smart Things to Do During Your Summer Break
During the school year, you’re laser-focused on your students and your responsibilities at school. But come summertime, you finally have a chance to focus on you. Whether you want to…
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Your Advocacy Made the Difference This Legislative Session
The 2019 Connecticut legislative session ended at midnight last night, and, thanks to your advocacy, we were successful at achieving some of our top priorities. Watch CEA Executive Director Don…
Granby Building Reps Create Tracking System to Address Disruptive Student Behavior
Megan Proto and Kierstan Pestana teach math and science on the same fourth-grade team at Wells Road Intermediate School in Granby—and they make a great team when it comes to…
Educator Certification Shortage Areas for 2019-20
If you’re working under an endorsement that is considered a shortage area you may be eligible for benefits such as loan forgiveness and mortgage assistance. Based on a survey done in the fall,…
Bridgeport Students Meet Governor, Congresswoman During Trip to Capitol
The bilingual Talented and Gifted (TAG) program at Cesar Batalla School in Bridgeport aims to engage students, give them leadership skills, and expose them to the world outside their classrooms.…
Labor Community Celebrates Signing of $15 Minimum Wage Bill
“Connecticut just got a raise,” state Senator Julie Kushner told the crowd assembled this morning to watch Governor Ned Lamont sign into law a bill that will increase the state’s…
12 Resources for Teaching Flag Day
History of the Stars & Stripes Flag Day Celebrated A brief description of Flag Day for students in grades K-5 with images and audio files. Today in History: June 14th:…
CEA Summer Conference Registration Is Open
This year’s CEA Summer Conference has something for everyone. The 29 training options include everything from negotiations to understanding your pension to using meditation, mindfulness, and yoga to let go of…
Travel for Less
With NEA Vacations and CEA’s TicketsAtWork discounts, teachers travel for less. Get great prices on cruises, hotel and resort stays, flights, and guided vacations. Find out more.