Yard Goats CEA Teacher Appreciation Day a Big Hit
“I’m enjoying my summer, having fun, and taking advantage of the great things CEA does for us year-round,” said Norwich school counselor Anne Zinn, one of 150 educators, family members,…
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New Back-to-School Guidance Prioritizes Safe, In-Person Learning
With the start of the 2022-2023 school year less than a month away for most districts, state education leaders and public health officials have announced details of a plan—Launching into…
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As School Staffing Shortages Persist, State Kicks Off Bus Driver Recruitment Week
The bus driver shortage that at times delayed students’ school arrival and complicated school athletic schedules last year is persisting into the 2022-23 school year. To attract more drivers, state…
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Retiring Music Teacher Turns Original Song into Children’s Book
Every educator who taught through the pandemic had to improvise to make instruction meaningful while keeping students safe and engaged. For Carol Rossetti (pictured at right with her grandson), that…
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CEF Scholarships Help Students Pursue Teaching Careers
Two Connecticut students this year have been awarded Ethnically Diverse Educator Scholarships from the Connecticut Education Foundation to help them pursue teaching careers. They will receive $2,000 for every year…
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7 Little-Known Vacation Deals for Teachers
Teachers are eligible for a variety of travel discounts—many of which you may not know about. Here are seven insider tips from NEA Member Benefits for finding fabulous vacation values…
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Seven Sizzling, Teacher-Recommended Summer Reads
Whether you’re in full summer mode or starting to plan for fall, here are some great books to check out before heading back to school, recommended by a Connecticut Teacher of the Year.
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Summer Savings on Restaurant Meals, Tickets, and More
This July, thanks to the deals available to you as an NEA member, you can save on simple summer meals, tickets to theme parks, attractions, and sporting events—plus all the…
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First Lady, Education Chief Visit Connecticut Summer Learning Program
First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona spent the afternoon at Horizons National children’s summer learning program at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven today.
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