Perseverance is not a vague concept to students at Wallingford’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academy. It’s a relevant and timely value thanks to a remarkable success yesterday when they established communication with the International Space Station traveling about 300 miles above the Earth’s surface. In October, the students endured a failed attempt to…
DetailsConnecticut’s five members of the House of Representatives and two Senators all earned A’s on a recent congressional report card released by NEA. The report card measures congress members’ overall support for public education and educators. The grades are based on voting records on selected votes in 2013, votes and other actions involving union rights, and…
DetailsMore than 100 educators gathered in New Britain today for an Alliance District Convening to discuss innovative strategies being used to improve student performance in some of the state’s lowest achieving schools. One of the districts highlighted for exceeding goals was Derby. Superintendent Matthew Conway told conference attendees that transformational leaders in the schools are…
DetailsThough it’s unseasonably warm this week, we are still in the midst of winter. If you’re planning to teach about seasonal change, how animals have adapted to different seasons, or other related topics, check out these lesson plans, activities, and resources from NEA.
“They call Windham County the quiet corner, but you wouldn’t know it by the turnout tonight,” CEA Secretary Pat Jordan told the more than 100 teachers crowded into a room at the Gold Eagle in Dayville last night. Jordan welcomed the educators and five members of the Connecticut General Assembly to the first in a…
DetailsNEA Member Benefits offers a range of discounts to members on a variety of products and services. Here are some of the highlighted offers for January. H&R Block – Click here to access a coupon for $15 off tax preparation or free Second Look® Review.
DetailsExtended time is a frequently cited strategy for improving student achievement, and educators from seven Connecticut schools today had a chance to plan how they will make use of extended time at their schools. Schools in Bridgeport, Meriden, and Windham are now planning for extended time for the 2014-2015 school year as part of the…
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Build relationships with parents, students, and community members and establish a shared understanding of the Common Core at a forum Saturday, Jan. 25, at Cromwell High School.
“The legislative mandate that concerns teachers more than any other is teacher evaluation,” CEA Policy Director Linette Branham told the Education Mandate Relief Task Force today at a meeting at the Legislative Office Building. “Teachers do want to be evaluated regularly, but they want it to be done properly and in a meaningful way.” Branham was…
DetailsFormer Connecticut Commissioner of Education Gerald Tirozzi has a book out questioning the direction in which education reform has taken our public schools. In Stop the School Bus: Getting Education Reform Back on Track, the long-time education practitioner addresses problems with Race to the Top, charter schools, merit pay, and more — and offers recommendations for…
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