When E.O. Smith High School history teacher Joe Goldman was asked to work on a specialized course on genocide studies, in addition to feeling honored, he recalls immediately feeling the gravity of the assignment.
Wesley was one of about twenty people, roughly half of whom were kids, to testify before the Board of Alders Education Committee about what it’s like to be an LGBTQIA+ kid in the city’s public school district.
In a town that has been plagued with recent incidents targeting the LGBTQ+ community, a Tolland Board of Education is creating a transgender student policy that will take the state’s regulations further in the hopes of providing a safe space for all students.
CEA’s insurance specialist offers tips for how you can use your health savings account to its fullest potential and avoid costly errors. Make sure you know what qualified expenses are, the benefits of contributing as much as you can, and why you should consider investing.
We collectively wish to express our serious concern and dismay that state leaders have excluded all Connecticut classroom teachers, school leaders, and members of boards of education from the panel at the upcoming Education Forum on Literacy. The forum is described as “bringing together state and national leaders, as well as reading experts, as they engage in critical conversations about literacy.”
Teachers rallying outside the Stamford Board of Education meeting last night were joined by parents, students, and other community supporters urging the superintendent and board members to reject adding a sixth class to high school educators’ load.
Pride flags used to wave proudly over Enfield town buildings, but not anymore. Earlier this month the Town Council passed a resolution stating that only the American flag, Connecticut state flag, and military flags could fly on town-owned property.
Join teachers across the state for the second annual CEA Breakfast with Legislators this February 24. This unique opportunity will allow you to talk directly with legislators about what’s going on in your classroom and share what you and your students need to be successful.
CEA’s comprehensive workshops on understanding and planning your retirement cover all issues related to the State Teachers’ Retirement System, such as retirement eligibility, purchasing additional service, how Social Security may be affected, retiree health insurance, and choosing a retirement plan.
In every community, there are educators who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to social justice issues, such as LGBTQ+ support and awareness, promoting equal opportunity and equity, and creating diverse educational programs. Does this describe you or a colleague you know?