Two teachers and a school psychologist were honored at a special recognition ceremony yesterday at the East Windsor Board of Education meeting for their heroism and quick actions that helped save the life of a little boy and prevent other students from being attacked by a rabid fox on Sept. 22. Physical Education teacher Elissa…
DetailsMeet CEA colleagues from other districts and discuss issues that impact teachers and minority students at a CEA event Thursday, November 20. The second annual Hartford County Local Ethnic Minority Affairs Commissions (EMAC) Regional event is open to all interested CEA members, not just members of local EMACs. The event, co-hosted by the CEA EMAC and the Manchester Education Association, will provide opportunities…
DetailsThis Monday, join your colleagues at CEA for a journey back to 18th-century Britain by attending a free showing of the movie Belle. CEA’s Human and Civil Rights (HCR) Commission is hosting the movie night and will also be providing a light dinner and popcorn. “It’s an opportunity to get out and be with colleagues in…
DetailsNearly a dozen students in teacher George Macary’s construction class at Naugatuck High School showed off what they learned in the classroom by repairing rooftops on baseball dugouts in town. “It’s a great community service project, and a win-win for everyone,” said Macary, who is also the Naugatuck Teachers’ League President.“The students, many of whom…
DetailsAs you prepare your holiday shopping lists, remember all the deals and discounts available from NEA Member Benefits. Some of this month’s special offers are highlighted below. NEA Click & Save, the online discount buying service for NEA members, highlights select retailers and merchants each month. Check out these featured “Buy-lights” for November—just in time for holiday…
DetailsStudents at River Street School in Windsor — a school serving individuals on the autism spectrum and young people with other developmental disabilities — now have access to a unique learning tool straight out of science fiction: robots. The robots help students with autism to improve their social, sensory, and cognitive skills —and the students are fascinated…
DetailsLooking for strategies for handling a chaotic class, dealing with awkward back-to-school nights, preventing paperwork pileup, and more? Check out advice from your fellow educators compiled by NEA. For example, when a lesson doesn’t go over with students as you expect, educators recommend the following. “Abandon with grace. It happens,” says Jane Scruggs. “That’s why…
DetailsThe Common Core standards were the subject of a recent panel organized by the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, but the discussion quickly turned to high-stakes testing. “We’ve wed ourselves to a high-stakes testing model for well over a decade, and it’s shown to corrode education rather than improve it,” said Madison Superintendent of…
DetailsFewer schools may be celebrating Halloween these days, but educators are still teaching about its history and significance. If you’re one of them, check out lessons, activities, and resources available from NEA. Resources are organized by grade level and include teaching ideas from a critical look at how marketers sell Halloween costumes to Halloween urban…
DetailsFuture educators aren’t waiting until they have classrooms of their own to make a difference in students’ lives. After hearing about a school in need, CEA Student Program (CEA-SP) members took action and organized a day of cleaning, painting, and more to create a welcoming environment for needy students. Last Saturday more than 80 CEA-SP…
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