Need for Useful, Fair State Assessment Remains
The State of Connecticut today took a very small step to cut back on student testing by eliminating the English Language Arts (ELA) performance task section of the SBAC exam.…
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CEA Executive Director Mark Waxenberg today urged legislators not to surrender their authority to a state agency—the state Department of Education. Testifying before the legislature’s Education Committee, Waxenberg said that…
DetailsGet Critical Information at CEA Meetings this March
Join your colleagues at a CEA Regional Meeting in March to find out how the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) could change your work in the classroom. ESSA gives…
DetailsWomen’s History Month in the Classroom
The March 2016 Theme for Women’s History Month is “Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government.” Examine the changing cultural perceptions of women…
DetailsAttend a CEA Workshop to Learn About and Plan for Retirement
When will you be eligible for retirement? How should you decide which retirement plan to choose? How can you purchase additional service? How will your Social Security benefits be affected?…
DetailsSupport for Community Schools Threatened in State Budget Proposal
Community Schools in Connecticut have had important successes improving student achievement, enhancing parent-school relationships, and providing much needed community supports in some of our neediest districts. These achievements are all…
DetailsLegislative Budget-Writing Committee to Hear CEA Members’ Concerns
CEA members’ concerns about education and retiree health care funding will be front and center tonight at a public hearing of the legislature’s Appropriations Committee as CEA staff members outline…
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…
DetailsEducator Certification Shortage Areas for 2016-17
If you’re working under an endorsement that is considered a shortage area you may be eligible for benefits such as loan forgiveness and mortgage assistance. Based on a survey done…
DetailsSchool Funding Forum at CCSU
How are Connecticut schools funded? Where does the money come from? What would adequate and equitable school funding look like? What is CCJEF vs. Rell? These questions and more will…
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