With the swipe of his pen, Governor Malloy vetoed the best chance Connecticut has had to end the school-to-prison pipeline and reduce discriminatory discipline for students of color and special education students.
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CEA has repeatedly drawn attention to the lack of financial accountability and oversight for charter management organizations (CMOs) in Connecticut. Despite concerns raised by CEA at yesterday’s State Board of Education meeting about the exceedingly high rates of chronic absenteeism at Stamford Academy and the questionable fees charged by its CMO, the board went ahead…
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Governor Malloy is deciding whether to sign or veto Senate Bill 453 An Act Concerning Classroom Safety and Disruptive Behavior, now called Public Act 18-89, and unfortunately, some superintendents are lobbying him to veto it. The bill helps stem the tide of student assaults by making classrooms safer and providing appropriate supports and interventions to…
DetailsWhen Amy Broad, a building rep at Bridgeport’s Winthrop School, talks about union membership with teachers at her school, she puts it in a historical context. Without the sacrifice of the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) members who went on strike in 1978, many of whom went to jail, teachers would not have the wages, benefits,…
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Across the country, and right here in Connecticut, anti-teacher groups are trying to take way your right to bargain for decent salaries, benefits and working conditions. Learn what you can do to stop the attacks, protect your freedoms, and advance the teaching profession. Join your colleagues at CEA’s 2018 Summer Conference.
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Senate Bill 453 An Act Concerning Classroom Safety and Disruptive Behavior, now called Public Act 18-89, is on the governor’s desk awaiting action. The bill helps stem the tide of teacher assaults by making classrooms safer and providing appropriate support to disruptive students.
U.S. Representative Joe Courtney slammed U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for failing to respond to students at East Hartford High School, a year after she attacked the school calling it a “dangerous daycare.” Read CT Mirror story. Watch video of the exchange.
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Kudos to the State Board of Education for starting revocation proceedings against Path Academy Charter School in Windham for defrauding the state of nearly $1.6 million, billing the state for 128 phantom students, operating unauthorized schools, and tolerating excessive absenteeism. >Read CEA News Release.
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Although many people think the weeks leading up to summer break are a breeze for educators, it is, in fact, one of the most stressful times of the year. “There’s an incredible amount of paperwork for teachers to do, and students often take advantage of that,” says educational consultant Angela Watson, who worked as a…
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Planning any travel this summer? NEA Member Benefits can help you on the budget front. Savvy shoppers know that there are dozens of travel hacks to save money on your next trip. Bookmark these 15 simple tips and refer to them the next time you plan to hit the road. Airfare Travel Hacks Airfare can…
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