Check out these curriculum resources for teaching the history and meaning behind the “Stars & Stripes.” History of the Stars & Stripes Flag Day Celebrated A brief description of Flag Day for students in grades K-5 with images and audio files. Today in History: June 14th: Flag Day Text, images, songs, and links to additional…
DetailsCEA provides members with full legal protection in employment related matters. But in today’s complex world, simply having legal help for employment related matters isn’t enough. At one time or another, each of us needs legal counsel on personal matters that are important to us and our families. That’s why NEA created an Attorney Referral…
DetailsYou can make a difference in a child’s life just by playing golf in the Connecticut Education Foundation’s 23rd annual Hand’s Across the Green Golf Tournament to benefit The Children’s Fund (CEF). It will be held at the Glastonbury Hills Country Club on July 17, 2017. Read the Golf Tournament brochure here.
DetailsSummer is almost here! Don’t forget to check out the deals and discounts available from NEA Member Benefits as you plan for vacations and backyard barbecues. NEA Click & Save “Buy-lights” for June 2017 Dads and grads are in the spotlight in June! NEA Click & Save, the online discount buying service for NEA members, highlights…
DetailsMore than 200 students, teachers, and parents rallied outside of East Hartford High School today to stand up for public education and protest attempts to undermine public schools.
DetailsParents from across the state are outraged over plans by the governor and some legislators to balance the state budget on the backs of their children and teachers.
DetailsParents from across the state are outraged over plans by the governor and some legislators to balance the state budget on the backs of their children and teachers. They are deeply concerned about the short- and long-term consequences of education proposals that will raise property taxes in their cities and towns and cut precious school…
DetailsThe East Hartford community had an important message for Betsy DeVos yesterday, and the media at both the state and national levels took note. Check out some of the great news coverage of the East Hartford rally: Time Hartford Courant CT Mirror Washington Post Fox 61 WFBS-TV 3 NBC Connecticut TV 30 WTNH TV 8…
Details“I can tell just by looking at this crowd that Betsy DeVos messed with the wrong district,” East Hartford Education Association President Annie Irvine told the more than 200 students, parents, teachers, and paraprofessionals gathered this morning in front of East Hartford High School. The East Hartford community turned out in force to condemn disparaging…
Details“DeVos Wrong, East Hartford Strong!” That was the chant from more than 200 teachers, paraprofessionals, students, parents, and community members gathered on the front lawn of East Hartford High School this morning. The East Hartford community came together to protest remarks made by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos last week criticizing the East Hartford Public…
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