House Bill 6977, An Act Establishing Qualifications for the Commissioner of Education, has been vetoed despite overwhelming bipartisan support, passing the State Senate unanimously and the House of Representatives 138-5. The bill would have required that the state’s education commissioner have an education degree, five years of experience as a teacher, and three years of…
DetailsSaying children, parents, and communities always deserve a qualified and experienced leader at the helm of public education, Connecticut teachers are urging state legislators to override Governor Malloy’s veto of HB 6977, An Act Establishing Qualifications for the Commissioner of Education, a measure that passed the State Senate unanimously and the House of Representatives with…
DetailsHaving a fun summer vacation doesn’t require spending lots of money or traveling to far-flung lands. In fact, you don’t even have to leave your neighborhood. NEA Member Benefits has come up with 11 great pint-sized staycation ideas, with the help of a few experts, that will keep your kids active, engaged, and happy all…
DetailsToday marks the last day of a busy NEA Representative Assembly for delegates from across the country who have been hard at work on behalf of public education students and teachers. In addition to debating and voting on a long list of new business items, delegates heard from National Teacher of the Year Shanna Peeples…
DetailsHundreds of thousands of educators, police officers, fire fighters, and other public service employees lose the Social Security benefits they’ve earned or have them significantly reduced due to two federal offsets known as the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). This loss of benefits is a real blow to many public service…
DetailsIf you’re planning to get away this summer, make sure to check out the deals and discounts offered through NEA Member Benefits. From rental car and hotel discounts to special offers for group travel and guided vacations NEA Member Benefits has much to offer. NEA Click & Save “Buy-lights” for July 2015 Summer’s in full…
DetailsSome of your Connecticut colleagues are headed to Orlando, Florida, this week to be part of the world’s largest democratic deliberative body: the NEA Representative Assembly (RA). From July 3-6, 132 CEA members will join the over 7,000 elected delegates who are representing three million NEA members at the Orlando Convention Center. Delegates will debate…
DetailsCEA-Retired members are in Orlando, Florida, this week, but instead of relaxing on a summer vacation, they’ve been busy meeting with other NEA-Retired members at the NEA-Retired Annual Meeting, which took place yesterday and today. NEA President Lily Eskelsen García addressed the retirees yesterday, saying, “You are the voice of experience.” Eskelsen García said that…
DetailsA historic decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court this morning finds that the Constitution guarantees the right to same-sex marriage nationwide. The 5-4 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges grants all couples the equality under the law that they rightfully deserve. The NEA, CEA, and the other 21 NEA state-level affiliates were part of a broad-based…
DetailsNow that swimming season is here, it’s important for kids to have fun ways to learn about and protect their skin. The American Academy of Dermatology offers resources for children and adults to learn more about their skin and how to stay safe in the sun. Share with children more about skin and how it…
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