Cohen Kicks Off 2016 CEA Summer Leadership Conference
“We must put the joy of teaching back into teaching. We must put the joy of learning back into learning.” That was the message CEA President Sheila Cohen gave to…
DetailsDelegates to the Representative Assembly Take Action on Key Issues
In an inspiring speech delivered to delegates to the CEA Representative Assembly (RA) this weekend, CEA President Sheila Cohen highlighted the need for the Association to help members connect the…
DetailsRetirees Converge on the State Capitol: Ask Legislators for their Support
“It’s important to talk to us and express your views.” That was the message Sen. Paul Formica gave to nearly 100 retired teachers who converged on the State Capitol today…
DetailsFriedrichs Ruling: An Important Step Forward
Today’s 4-4 Supreme Court decision in Friedrichs vs. California Teachers Association is an important step forward for students, teachers, unions, and communities. The decision protects the individual and collective bargaining…
DetailsEducation Committee Puts Children Before Politics—Takes Big Step Toward Decoupling SBAC from Teacher Evaluation
Teachers across the state are applauding the legislature’s Education Committee today for putting children before politics and moving the SBAC/teacher evaluation debate forward. The Committee voted to send SB 380—the…
DetailsOh, the Places You’ll Go… With a Book
Sitting elbow to elbow, knee to knee, with books in hand, nearly 300 students filled the hallways at Franklin Elementary School in Stratford today to celebrate Read Across America Day,…
DetailsNew Report Highlights Student Testing Concerns
A new report on student testing is a step forward, according to Connecticut teachers, but much more investigation and research must be done before policymakers can assure students and parents…
DetailsTeachers, Parents, and Superintendents Share SBAC Concerns with Mastery Examination Committee
Groups representing Connecticut teachers, parents, and superintendents shared their concerns regarding the SBAC test with members of the Mastery Examination Committee today. CEA, the Connecticut Parent Teacher Association (CT PTA),…
DetailsU.S. Supreme Court Hearing Case Attacking Teachers and Unions
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in the Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association case today. The case is an attack on long-standing rules that have made it possible…
DetailsIdentifying What’s Wrong, What’s Right About State Testing
The state’s Mastery Examination Committee heard about problems with SBAC from several education stakeholder groups Monday. The Connecticut State Department of Education, the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS), and the…
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