Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released a letter he sent to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan asking to reduce the number of high-stakes exams for students in Grade 11. CEA President Sheila Cohen said, “We are extremely pleased, as are the teachers across the state, that this Governor has taken this step to notify the…
DetailsSome things never change: Teachers buying supplies out-of-pocket. How much do you spend on your students and classroom? This year, educators are spending between $500 and $1,500 for their students and their classroom. A study by the Education Market Association found that virtually all, 99.5 percent of teachers, spend their own money on instructional materials…
DetailsOn Labor Day, we celebrate the struggles, successes, and hopes for a better future for America’s workforce, especially the dedicated individuals who represent the teaching profession. NEA has a list of resources in support of workers’ rights: Union 101 Are you #UnionStrong? Education Votes Topic: Workers’ Rights Labor Curriculum Resources 5 Ways Teacher Unions Have…
DetailsGov. Dannel P. Malloy and Tom Foley spent more than 15 minutes talking about education in their first gubernatorial debate last night at the Norwich Free Academy. When asked about his tenure comment, Malloy apologized to teachers: “I shouldn’t have said it. I apologize for saying it.” Watch the debate on CT-N at http://www.ctn.state.ct.us/ctnplayer.asp?odID=10625 The…
DetailsA message to teachers from CEA President Sheila Cohen I extend my warmest wishes to you and welcome you back to a school year filled with hope and opportunity, a school year in which the demands placed upon you are determined through reasonable and collaborative flexibility, and that the professional development you are provided is…
DetailsBerlin high school students are being greeted by their teachers in new classrooms today, part of the high school’s $70 million, multi-year renovation. Teachers, including Christine Briganti, have been working for the past week to prepare their classrooms for students. Briganti, a second year English teacher, said she’s very excited about the new classrooms. “After…
DetailsSixteen teachers from across the state gave up the majority of their summer to learn something new to enhance their teaching skills for themselves and for their students. They participated in a six-week class to better understand mobile computer science principles and build apps. The teachers participated in the Summer Mobile Computer Science Principles professional…
DetailsFrom Connecticut to California, we’ve all been experiencing the effects of what many experts are calling a climate crisis—from the historic brush fires out west to the flooding across the entire country to the coldest summer on record—and the list goes on. With our future on the line, now is the time to take action.…
DetailsMost Connecticut students and teachers will be back in the classroom in the next few days. As you prepare for another school year, check out these tips from educators—from managing your time to reducing stress—on how to make the 2014-2015 school year your best yet. Here’s the top 10 list. 1- Find more time 2-…
DetailsGovernor Dannel P. Malloy today appointed teacher Erin Benham to serve as a member on the Connecticut State Board of Education. Click here to read the news release. CEA President Sheila Cohen issued this statement on today’s appointment: We are gratified that teacher Erin Benham has been appointed to the State Board of Education, and…
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