No Kid Hungry Campaign – Feeding students all summer long
When school is out for the summer, thousands of children miss meals that they received in school as part of the National School Lunch Program.
New teacher evaluation: Was it all worth it?
Dramatic changes in teacher evaluation—too many imposed from above rather than collaboratively developed locally—have drawn legitimate criticism. And as professional educators have advocated for better systems, often they’ve been caught in transition phases that cause everything from angst to tears to valuable time diverted from teaching and learning. Now, as assessments of teacher evaluation overhauls…
DetailsAttacks against teachers, students, and public education must stop
The goal of great public schools for every child remains the objective of the nation’s teachers unions. These associations fundamentally believe that good working conditions for teachers create excellent learning conditions for students. While this is the reality, it’s not what union opponents would have you believe. Watch and hear how the NEA President set…
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CCSS Task Force Meets for the Last Time: Puts Forth Recommendations
On the national education scene, the Gates Foundation is making headlines for calling for a two-year moratorium on states or school districts making any high-stakes decisions based on tests aligned with the new standards. Closer to home, Connecticut has taken a step forward on the implementation of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in our state…
DetailsPleas for more time to get CCSS right
The state’s Educators Common Core Implementation Task Force is expected to approve final recommendations this afternoon and then forward them to Governor Dannel P. Malloy. The group is working to improve implementation of the CCSS across the state. The education community is hopeful that the recommendations will address issues teachers have brought to the forefront,…
DetailsThis may stop you in your tracks
Little research apparently has been done about how to make effective use of classroom walls. Anecdotically many of us are impressed and feel the energy of a creatively decorated classroom. But, in some instances, it appears we may want to rethink our reactions. A new study, reported in The New York Times today, found that…
DetailsWhat’s in store for Common Core Implementation
We’ll soon know what specific recommendations the state’s Educators Common Core Implementation Task Force will send to Governor Dannel P. Malloy, who established the group in March. Next Wednesday, June 11, the 25 individuals on the task force will meet at Cromwell High School to address recommendations at what is expected to be their last…
DetailsAction on a uniform school calendar: How will it be received?
The state Board of Education has approved regional plans that put Connecticut on a path to a uniform calendar for public schools. In acting yesterday, the board received a report from a task force that included education stakeholders. Section 321 of PA 13-247 established a Uniform Regional School Calendar Task Force to develop guidelines for…
DetailsJune Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
NEA Member Benefits offers great consumer discounts and special travel and leisure opportunities to all of NEA’s three million members. Below are some of the special discounts and highlighted programs for June. NEA Click & Save, the online discount buying service for NEA members, highlights select retailers and merchants each month. Check out this month’s…
DetailsStatement from CEA President Sheila Cohen Regarding Federal Complaint Filed Against Avon Teachers
CEA is working in tandem with the Avon Education Association to fully support the Avon educators named in a federal complaint filed recently in the United States District Court. All teachers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and it is troubling to witness innocent educators being falsely implicated. We emphasize that the federal…
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