Despite the social distancing restrictions now in place due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to communicate with your elected officials, at the local, state, and federal levels. During a tele-town hall yesterday with Congresswoman Jahana Hayes and constituents, Senator Chris Murphy reinforced this message saying, “Everything that Jahana and I do we do…
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CEA is hosting a variety of free, timely, online trainings, just for you. Upcoming webinars include a Degrees Not Debt virtual seminar where you can get information about loan forgiveness programs, workshops about preparing for retirement, and a yoga class especially for teachers. Google Classroom – Rubrics, Grading & Collaborating April 21, 3:30-4:30pm Are you…
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During these challenging times teachers are going above and beyond to learn new skills to reach their students. Watch CEA members from around Connecticut describe teachers’ role during this health emergency.
DetailsDuring these challenging times teachers are going above and beyond to learn new skills to reach their students. Watch CEA members from around Connecticut describe teachers’ role during this health emergency.
Teachers have rapidly had to learn a variety of new online platforms, tools, and strategies—and CEA’s member benefits partner, the Connecticut Science Center, is supporting your professional learning needs through a variety of online and social media platforms. Educators’ Hub on Facebook The Science Center has started a new Facebook group specifically with teachers in…
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The State Department of Education has released a guidance statement to help superintendents and boards of education make decisions about grading and graduation requirements for high school students. Check out the answers to the questions below to find out Q: How will student grading be affected by the switch to distance learning? A: While local…
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Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is extending in-school class cancellations until May 20. “That’s the earliest we’d reconsider opening anything,” the governor said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if the May 20th date gets extended as well.” “We appreciate Governor Lamont’s response to the state’s ongoing public health emergency. The first priority must always…
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Sign up for one or all of CEA’s upcoming webinars via the links below. To receive notice of future online training for CEA members, subscribe to BlogCEA. ‘The Big Seven’: Strategies for Healthy Emotion Regulation in Uncertain Times Thursday, April 9 4 to 5pm In uncertain times, it is easy to feel out of balance…
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Teachers are taking on the challenge of educating during a pandemic and are innovating to keep their students learning, CEA President Jeff Leake told WTIC Radio during a recent interview. “I’ve been a teacher for over forty years in Connecticut, and clearly nothing has ever been in front of me like what’s in front of…
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Video conferencing can be a great tool to connect with students during these unprecedented times, but you need to make sure you are taking steps to keep you and your students safe. A number of schools around the country have reported incidents of “Zoom-bombing,” where uninvited individuals have joined a class video conference and yelled…
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