Public schools across the state will participate in effort to promote literacy and a love of reading The Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF) kicked off its annual Read Across Connecticut weeklong celebration today to help spread the joy of reading to hundreds of students in Torrington. CEF hosted an assembly for Pre-K to Grade 2 students…
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Educators, lawmakers, parents, and local leaders gather for a candid conversation about what threats to federal funding would mean for Connecticut schools.
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“Reading is an important key to unlocking the potential of all children,” says Joslyn DeLancey, CEA Vice President and President of CEA’s charitable arm, the Connecticut Education Foundation.
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Teachers, parents, lawmakers, and community members share stories of lost opportunities, jeopardized futures, and real, devastating impact of lost funding Total Federal School Funding by District Ongoing assaults on federal education funding threaten schools across the country, with districts in Connecticut facing budget cuts as they struggle to provide students the resources they need to…
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Interested in bringing students to a STEM showcase and Hartford Athletic Exhibition Match this spring? Fill out the interest form by Feb. 28.
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In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Senator Bob Duff and school library media specialist Jenny Lussier, strong supporters of Senate Bill 1271 An Act Concerning School and Public Libraries, talk about why this legislation is needed and is receiving strong support from educators, parents, and legislators alike.
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Join other educators at a free 90-minute workshop on March 20, where you’ll learn about the challenges facing queer youth and how you can be an ally.
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Navigating the complexities of special education and addressing challenging student behaviors can be overwhelming. There are new laws that you need to be aware of that can help you in the classroom.
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A dozen CEA Aspiring Educators shared with Education Committee Co-Chair Rep. Jennifer Leeper and Co-Vice Chair Rep. Kevin Brown how difficult the path to teaching is today with costs that mount during unpaid student teaching and low salaries once they finally enter the profession and begin to pay back student loans.
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Dozens of CEA members testified in support of a bill, crafted by library media specialists, that would ensure every school library has clear policies on how book collections are developed and reviewed.
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