The era of test-based accountability has brought about an intense focus on reading and math instruction that sometimes leaves other subjects behind. The directors of the Knowledge Matters Campaign say this is a big mistake if we truly want to improve children’s reading ability. They write, It seems obvious to suggest that if you want…
DetailsBrush up on your stargazing skills, and get ready to enjoy humankind’s first TV, the night sky. These lessons, activities, and resources compiled by Phil Nast for NEA will help you locate and identify celestial objects with equipment as basic as your own eyes. Resources for: Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12
DetailsMore than 200 golfers and supporters—teachers from across the state, friends, business partners, and CEA staff—had fun, while raising money to help disadvantaged public school students this week. The 22nd annual Connecticut Education Foundation’s (CEF) Hands Across the Green Golf Tournament took place at Glastonbury Hills Country Club on July 11. “There are a lot…
DetailsA state council is gathering input from stakeholders across Connecticut as part of its charge to develop a plan to meet the state’s mandated goal of an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 2001 levels by 2050. The Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3) is holding a second set of roundtable events on Tuesday,…
DetailsStudents at Pond Hill Elementary School aren’t surprised that teacher Christopher Stone is being recognized this month as a superhero by NEA Member Benefits. Second-grader Trey Foucault said, “I’ve thought of him as a superhero all along—before anyone in Washington found out. He teaches us a lot. He’s really, really fun to be around.” Second-grader…
DetailsDon’t miss out on savings from NEA Member Benefits this summer! Check out the highlighted offers for July. NEA Click & Save “Buy-lights” for July 2016 Hot deals for the height of summer! NEA Click & Save, the online discount buying service for NEA members, highlights select retailers and merchants each month. Check out these…
DetailsIn addition to being an inspirational and dynamic teacher with a compelling story, National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes is also a proud union member. Addressing the 7,500 NEA members gathered for the last day of the NEA Representative Assembly Thursday, she told the educators, “I am able to soar because my union keeps…
DetailsA law that just went into effect will impact teachers getting their first Connecticut educator certificate on or after July 1, 2016, but educators who already hold a Connecticut educator certificate will not be impacted. In 2012, the Connecticut General Assembly passed new legislation requiring a master’s degree to advance most provisional level educator certificates…
Details“If I’m fortunate enough to be elected president, educators will have a partner in the White House—and you’ll always have a seat at the table,” Hillary Clinton told delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly today. “I have this idea that when we’re making decisions about education, we should actually listen to educators.” The presumptive Democratic…
DetailsThis July Fourth, some of your Connecticut colleagues are busy in Washington, D.C., serving as members of the world’s largest democratic deliberative body: the NEA Representative Assembly (RA). From July 4-7, 130 CEA members are joining the over 7,500 elected delegates who are representing three million NEA members. Delegates will debate the vital issues that…
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