CEA staff offer workshops for members all year round – even during the summer. Recently field representatives Michele Ridolfi O’Neill and Gayle Hooker organized a resume workshop for members who have lost teaching positions. Torrington Human Resources Director Bill Joslyn also presented at the workshop, which covered job search suggestions, how to structure a resume,…
DetailsYou may already know that Census numbers determine Congressional representation and state legislative districts, but that’s not all. “Federal dollars for our schools and students are allocated based on the number of people in each school district… the federal government allocates over $300 billion each year — $300 billion! — to states and communities based…
DetailsThousands of NEA delegates left San Diego heading home earlier this week after what had to have been a stimulating and provocative experience. Secretary Duncan’s Town Meeting with the delegates I would imagine was a highlight. I read his speech and listened to much of the dialogue. He certainly is good at what he does.…
DetailsYesterday Governor Rell vetoed HB 6582, An Act Establishing the Healthcare Partnership, which would enable teachers and others to voluntarily join the state employees’ health insurance pool. Legislators have the opportunity to override the Governor’s veto – they will be meeting for an override session on July 20. This bill is very important to Connecticut…
DetailsThis afternoon Governor Rell announced that she has vetoed bills that would have established a Board of Directors to implement a health insurance program called SustiNet and opened the state employee health insurance program to employees of municipalities, non-profit organizations and small businesses. This is the second consecutive year that Rell has vetoed Rep. Christopher…
DetailsThe last day of the NEA RA saw a heartfelt, spirited celebration of a leader whom President Dennis Van Roekel called “a legal superhero” — retiring NEA General Counsel Bob Chanin. Van Roekel also conferred the NEA’s 2009 Friend of Education award on Linda Darling-Hammond, acted on new business items and resolutions, and greeted newly-elected…
DetailsCEA member, Greenwich Education Association member, and National Teacher of the Year Anthony Mullen, was recognized today at the NEA RA. CEA delegates were proud to see one of their own in the spotlight. After 21 years as a New York City police officer, Anthony Mullen decided to “exchange a pair of handcuffs for a…
DetailsEven as the country celebrated its independence today, the real show of democracy was happening during the second day of the 88th Representative Assembly as delegates held elections, embraced the promise of equal treatment to all NEA members, and participated in a rousing protest against education budget cuts. You could feel the energy rise at…
DetailsHighlights from the NEA RA today included speeches by NEA President Dennis Van Roekel and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. Van Roekel called for NEA members to lead the nation in transforming public education as he opened the 88th NEA Representative Assembly. “We have the kind of opportunity that comes along only once in a…
DetailsEducation Secretary Arne Duncan addressed more than 7,000 educators as part of a town hall exchange today at the NEA RA. “I know we won’t all agree on everything, but I’m confident there will be more we agree with than not,” Duncan said. Schools must be the hub of communities, the federal government must increase…
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