King: Poverty the Next Civil Rights Battle
The nation will recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. again this Monday and remember his important work to advance racial equality. But what about King’s efforts to fight poverty? In the…
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Gun Violence Prevention, School Safety Measures Key to Keeping Kids Safe
A New York Times/CBS News poll released today finds that nine out of ten Americans, including gun owners, support universal background checks for gun buyers. Strengthening background checks is one…
Educators Support Laws to Prevent Gun Violence
The National Education Association (NEA) today released the results of a poll of its members, showing educators support laws to prevent gun violence. “The senseless tragedy in Newtown was a…
Teaching Digital Citizenship
Some assume all children today are digital natives — automatically able to learn and use new technology. Mary Beth Hertz, a K-8 technology teacher in Philadelphia, thinks this is problematic. It’s…
Nonnewaug Food Science Team Wins Big
Nonnewaug High School Food Science Team members have a head start on their careers thanks to their first place finish in a national competition. Their Gold Team Medal earned them…
Governor Opposes Guns in Schools
The 2013 legislative session got underway today. While legislators face a number of major issues, including a looming budget crisis, all thoughts were on the horrific Dec. 14 shooting in…
The Stories Teachers Tell
How can educators better promote their profession? Julie Conlon, a Florida teacher writing for Education Week, says teachers need to brag more. I received an advertisement for a magazine in the…
School Cafeteria Safety a Concern?
How safe is the food at your school’s cafeteria? The Danbury News Times reports that Districts across Fairfield County — from Stamford to Shelton, Bridgeport to Bethel and everywhere between — have…
ECS Task Force Comes to Consensus on Recommendations
At its last meeting today, the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) Task Force came to a consensus agreement on a report it will forward to the legislature and governor. The Task…
Two Initiatives Announced to Honor Newtown Community
The Connecticut Education Association (CEA) announced today that it has created the “Sandy Hook Memorial and Scholarship Fund” within the organization’s non-profit arm, the Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF). CEA President…
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