It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for scam artists and other would-be thieves. Every time you swipe your credit card at the register or enter your personal information on a website, you risk having your sensitive data fall into the wrong hands. And as you count down the remaining shopping days in the season,…
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Join your colleagues for a special game this Sunday, December 17, at 3 p.m., where teachers and their families receive special recognition. Get your tickets today. CEA members save more than 60% on premium seats at select games throughout the season. You and your family pay $16 for seats normally priced at $41. More CEA…
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You’re sitting at your computer, pondering the details of your next vacation, an outing with your kids, or maybe what to have for dinner tonight. You know you have lots of discounts available through your NEA membership, but you’re not sure where to start. NEA Member Benefits wants to make it easier for you to…
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Saturday’s bright sun and brisk morning temps made for perfect conditions for Old Saybrook’s fourth annual Jingle Bell Run. A major fundraiser organized by Old Saybrook High School building rep and science teacher Amber Scherber and fellow science teacher Karen Carlone, the December 2 race brought in nearly 100 participants and garnered the strong support…
DetailsVisitors to the Wadsworth Atheneum’s Festival of Trees and Traditions on a recent morning were treated not only to brightly decorated trees and sparkling lights, but also to the sweet sound of holiday classics performed by middle school musicians from West Hartford. First String, a selective chamber orchestra from Sedgwick Middle School in West Hartford,…
DetailsWhen Holiday Bear season comes to Avon “there’s real excitement in the air,” says social studies teacher Lil Diachenko. Diachenko and her seventh-graders today filled up a whole U-Haul truck with gift donations from across the Avon Public Schools. Homeroom teachers, student clubs, educators, and families work together every year to purchase, compile and wrap…
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As a CEA member, you can save hundreds—even thousands—of dollars a year on everything from groceries, furniture, and home appliances to school supplies, travel, and car purchases and repairs. And now it’s even easier to find out what discounts are available. CEA has redesigned the member benefits portion of the website to improve navigation. The…
DetailsBuilding reps are often a teacher’s first point of contact when questions arise—ranging from practical matters to sensitive subjects. They are their colleagues’ contract enforcer, organizer, and spokesperson. That’s why, here at CEA, we’re recognizing building reps around the state for their dedication to their colleagues and their willingness to devote time out of their…
DetailsThe holidays seem to get more expensive and more stressful every year. Gift spending was up $47 in 2016 over 2015 spending, according to American Research Group, Inc., and American shoppers planned to spend an average $929 for the 2016 holidays. Getting caught up in the holiday whirlwind can leave us overscheduled, overtired and overspent.…
DetailsAs our national day for giving thanks approaches, I cannot help but think of what a challenging time this has been and will continue to be for so many of us. However, this special day does also usher in a holiday season that underscores that for which we should be grateful, and inspires the hope…
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