Teachers go above and beyond in so many ways—and one of those is the amount you spend each year, out of pocket, on classroom supplies. This back-to-school season, CEA is partnering with NBC Connecticut and AFT Connecticut to find out just how much Connecticut teachers are spending. Please take the survey today—and share it with…
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Labor Day honors the American worker and acknowledges the value and dignity of work and its role in American life. The first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882, in New York. Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first…
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June 1 to November 30 is hurricane season. With the following lessons, activities, and multimedia resources, learn how hurricanes form, how hurricanes are tracked, and how hurricane size and intensity are affected by global warming. Resources for: Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12
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Students may still be enjoying their summer vacations, but for educators, the beginning of the school year is just around the corner. Check out this list of articles and resources compiled by NEA to help you—whether new or veteran—get ready for the year ahead. Classroom Setup Three Tips for a Welcoming Classroom Is making connections…
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On July 26, 2010, the U. S. House of Representatives passed a resolution designating the second week of September as Arts in Education Week to promote and showcase the immense role arts education has in producing engaged, successful, and college- and career-ready students. The resolution states: Arts education, comprising a rich array of disciplines including…
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Workshops at the CEA Summer Conference help members learn more about leadership roles in the union and how to improve their craft as education professionals. This year one session also addressed the constant stress many teachers are facing. “The number one thing that we see when we meet with teachers these days is an incredibly…
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From negotiations to teacher evaluation to citizen lobbying and much more, more than 500 CEA members took advantage of the opportunity to learn more about their union and their profession at the CEA Summer Conference this Monday and Tuesday. “Everything was a 10—the professional development was top notch,” says Avon Education Association President Jonathan Moss.…
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“A profession as noble as teaching deserves retirement security,” State Treasurer Shawn Wooden told hundreds of Connecticut public school teachers…
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Thinking about running on Team CEF at this year’s Hartford Marathon on October 12? Sign up by September 15 to save $5 on race entry, and the Hartford Marathon Foundation will donate $5 to fundraising efforts! Register with CEF’s official charity promo code, CHARITYCEF19. CEF, the Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, raises money to…
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When colleagues or workshop presenters recommend an app or other tech tool that’s worked well for them—how do you know whether it will meet the needs of your students? Teachers don’t have hours to spend evaluating each new product that could be useful for students, so technology teacher Jacqui Murray offers a quick, two-step process…
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