Governor Malloy’s budget proposal recognizes the value of Connecticut teachers and the state’s financial obligation to them, but the plan to create a partnership for teacher pension contributions with cities and towns must be viewed with extreme caution. The plan could have serious consequences for our students, our families, and our communities. As a result…
DetailsFed up with continuous budget deficits, Connecticut voters want their state legislators to take action and create a budget that works for all of us—but not on the backs of our children and families.
DetailsFed up with continuous budget deficits, Connecticut voters want their state legislators to take action and create a budget that works for all of us—but not on the backs of our children and families. According to a new survey, voters say improving Connecticut’s future means investing in public schools and creating a new, fairer tax…
DetailsThe unprecedented number of calls and emails U.S. senators have received in opposition to the nomination of Betsy DeVos for secretary of education make it clear that teachers understand the outsized role that policy and politics can play in their classrooms. It’s not just national lawmakers and decisions at the federal level that influence what happens in…
DetailsThe executive order President Donald Trump signed Friday banning immigrants and refugees from seven majority-Muslim countries has teachers expressing condemnation and outrage. CEA President Sheila Cohen said, Teachers strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for our students every day. We endeavor to make sure each child recognizes his or her self worth and…
DetailsOdds may not be in their favor, but teachers are continuing to stand strong against the nomination of Betsy Devos for U.S. secretary of education. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee is scheduled to vote tomorrow morning on DeVos’ nomination, and yesterday teachers held rallies in cities around the country urging senators to…
DetailsOn February 2, Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow—or not. Explore light and shadow in math, science, and art lessons and have fun with the following collection of groundhog games and activities. Lesson Plans Sky 2: Shadows Students in grades K-2 investigate shadows by discussing stories and manipulating shadows. What Makes Shadows? Observing and Drawing…
DetailsCEA headquarters in Hartford proudly displays student artwork on a monthly rotating basis, and we invite your school to create our next display. Our artwork display area is 4′ high by 18′ wide and can easily accommodate 8-10 large works or 15-20 small or medium pieces. If possible, we ask that student artwork be matted,…
DetailsConnecticut teachers were among 10,000 participants in a women’s march on the State Capitol on Saturday, one day after President Donald Trump took the oath of office. Hartford’s marchers were part of massive, peaceful rally across the nation calling for continued support for public education, the environment, healthcare, women’s rights, and a broad range of…
DetailsSurprising many education observers, President Donald Trump mentioned public schools during his inaugural address today—but not in a way that pleased students, parents, or teachers. Saying that “Americans want great schools for their children,” Trump went on to describe the nation’s current education system as one “flush with cash but which leaves our young and…
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