More than 500 ninth graders from nine different Connecticut towns arrived for their very first day of school at Norwich Free Academy (NFA) yesterday. And their teachers were ready for them. Here’s what some NFA ninth grade teachers are planning on and looking forward to this school year. Michael Byrne had his very first official…
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Students in East Hampton don’t start school until September 3, but teachers are back this week learning and preparing for the year ahead. At the district’s convocation teachers caught up with their colleagues and recognized their own—including the 2019-20 East Hampton Teacher of the Year Ehren Brown and Rookie of the Year Katherine Robinson.
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Betsy DeVos is at it again. Now she wants to divert federal education funds to buy guns. Read the shocking story and how Senator Chris Murphy is standing up against the plan.
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When it comes to kicking off the school year, the teachers of Regional School District 17 pull out all the stops. The district’s convocation, which includes life-size, live-action versions of Hungry Hungry Hippos, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, and other childhood favorites, is an opportunity for teachers and staff from all buildings to come together,…
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“We are in a tough negotiations process,” said EHEA President Cynthia Wintjen. “The incoming proposal is probably the worst I’ve ever seen in 30 years.”
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Arriving at Wamogo Regional High School in Litchfield this morning you might have thought there was a concert or festival in progress given the number of cars filling the parking lots and spilling over onto surrounding lawns. The crowd, however, was really assembled for the first-ever joint convocation of the Region 6 and Litchfield public…
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Students and teachers are back to school this week in districts around Connecticut. A new year represents a myriad of new opportunities, but also new challenges—and CEA stands with you every step of the way. Watch this 2019 back-to-school message from Cheshire teacher and CEA President Jeff Leake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fQ0Tg5Up5U?rel=0
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Take advantage of your membership and CEA’s purchasing power with exclusive discounts at retailers, service providers, entertainment venues, and more. Check out your CEA member benefits.
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Run or volunteer for Team CEF at the Eversource Hartford Marathon October 12. Sign up today to help kids and colleagues facing personal hardships.
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UConn football presents CEA Teacher Appreciation Day Oct. 19. Grab discounted seats for the Huskies’ homecoming game and enjoy pregame fun, food, and festivities at CEA’s free tailgating tent, sponsored by California Casualty.
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