SATs scores are down slightly this year in Connecticut, however the percentage of students taking the exam has increased, with 89.3 percent of students from the class of 2015 taking the SAT, compared to 88.4 percent of the class of 2014, and only 84 percent of the class of 2011. The percentage of students taking…
DetailsAs a member of CEA and NEA, you are entitled to a variety of deals, discounts, and special offers. Discounted back-to-school supplies, the NEA Propane Discount Program, and NEA Wireless are just some of the programs and offers that NEA Member Benefits is highlighting this month. NEA Click & Save Back-to-School deals abound. NEA Click…
Details“Helpful” and “eye-opening” is the way teachers around the state have referred to the CEA Legal Department’s “Teachers and the Law” presentation. Fairfield teachers were the latest group to hear from CEA lawyers, and they said the presentation helped them feel better prepared for the school year ahead. “This is critical information for all teachers,”…
DetailsThough support for unions took a hit during the recent recession, approval of unions is now on the rebound with almost six in ten Americans supporting unions, according to a recent Gallup Poll. The poll found that, “The solid majority approve of unions, and most would like to see unions’ power strengthened, or at least…
DetailsThe State Department of Education has today released state, district, and school SBAC results. Click here for the scores. Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on Release of SBAC Scores No one cares more about student success than teachers. Fairness and validity in a state testing program are critical if we are going to be…
DetailsBy Ray Rossomando, CEA Research and Policy Development Specialist Teachers around the state are kicking off the school year hearing a variety of messages from a variety of convocation speakers. Madison teachers heard from internationally renowned education scholar Dr. Yong Zhao who presented an inspiring convocation address, saying that what students will need to be…
DetailsIt’s not just teachers who say students are being subjected to too much standardized testing. A recently released poll of public school parents found that 67 percent think there’s too much emphasis on testing in schools. Other highlights related to standardized testing from the PDK/Gallup Poll, a nationally representative survey of Americans, include the following: From…
DetailsMany Connecticut students and teachers are heading back to school this week, and teachers are setting the stage for a positive school year with projects and activities to introduce themselves to their students and acclimate them to a new classroom and grade level. Students will start back to school at Latimer Lane Elementary in Simsbury…
DetailsThere’s a lot to do every year as you prepare to head back to school—from setting up your classroom to preparing lessons and attending meetings your to-do list may already be long. There are a few more items that are important to add to the list though, as they’ll save you time and headache if…
Details“It was disappointing that teachers were not allowed to participate or attend a summit on education today—go figure,” said Westport librarian, Association president, and NEA Director John Horrigan. Horrigan was one of nearly 40 CEA members and staff, and more than 100 teachers from around New England, who rallied in Londonderry, New Hampshire, where Republican…
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