In his State of the State address on the opening day of the 2017 legislative session, Governor Malloy today committed to funding teacher pensions and said he plans to propose a new method for how state education aid is distributed. “Connecticut needs a new way to calculate educational aid—one that guarantees equal access to a…
DetailsThe 2017 session of the Connecticut General Assembly opens tomorrow and, in addition to a variety of other issues on their plates, lawmakers will have to confront a projected budget deficit of over $1.4 billion for the 2017-18 fiscal year. That reality will require lawmakers to make some hard decisions over the next five months.…
DetailsHow do you celebrate the holidays with your students? Here are just some of the ways CEA members and their students are having fun during the last days before December break. Happy Holidays! Thank you Chorus Carolers! pic.twitter.com/yDvJrxHkw2 — E.O. Smith H.S. (@EOSmithHS) December 22, 2016
DetailsWe’ve made it to the winter solstice—the shortest day of the year! These lessons, activities, and other resources help students develop an understanding of the mechanisms that bring about seasonal change and how animals have adapted to them. Check out resources for: Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12
DetailsStudents in Connecticut’s poorest schools are four times as likely to be taught by a core academic teacher who is not highly qualified. Compared with the state’s wealthiest schools, in the poorest schools there are also twice as many teachers who have been in the classroom for less than five years. Ensuring access to experienced,…
DetailsPublic high schools and middle schools in need of financial help can score up to $3,000 for their sports programs with a California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant. California Casualty, provider of the NEA® Auto & Home Insurance Program, is providing grants to offset budget cuts that have affected middle and high school athletics.…
DetailsSave the date! CEA’s New Teacher Conference for educators with six or fewer years in the classroom will be taking place April 1 this year. The conference includes workshops and networking for early-career teachers, and will give you a better understanding of classroom management techniques, the teacher evaluation process, and your legal rights and responsibilities…
DetailsConnecticut’s Performance Evaluation Advisory Council (PEAC) today acted on teachers’ concerns regarding the use of mastery examination scores in their evaluations. PEAC unanimously agreed recommending to the State Board of Education to continue the practice of not requiring mastery exam scores in teachers’ evaluations for the next academic year. PEAC plans to continue to work…
DetailsParents, advocates, educators, and providers who help children develop into active learners can face daunting challenges—especially in an environment of dwindling resources. A free forum taking place Monday, January 9 will showcase success stories that exemplify how community engagement, collaboration, and innovation can be harnessed to develop our youngest children into our strongest students. Click…
DetailsTeachers have been disappointed and frustrated, though not surprised, by President-elect Trump’s nomination of Betsy DeVos for U.S. secretary of education. With this nomination, the nation is entering dangerous, uncharted territory. NEA, in partnership with AFT, has organized a call to action so that you can share your concerns. Add your name to join with…
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