The Connecticut State Department of Education is offering discounts at a variety of local businesses to all school staff again this summer. 

CEA’s Communications Department took home seven awards recognizing exceptional communications across various categories at a national awards ceremony held at the State Education Association Communicators’ annual conference in Philadelphia.

AI presents both opportunities and challenges for teachers; however, in a CEA workshop Manchester teachers Rachel Discko and Chelsea Gordon stressed that teachers who don’t take advantage of AI are missing out on tools that can save them time, reduce paperwork, and advance equity for students.

Educators know how important it is to recognize and celebrate their students’ identities, cultures, and backgrounds. A recent parade, part of the Dia de Portugal Hartford Festival, gave teachers a chance to showcase their own heritage and connect with students who are also Portuguese-American.

As an NEA member, you have access to professional support through your union as well as to a wide range of personal resources available through NEA Member Benefits. You can find everything from discounts on classroom supplies to affordable auto insurance tailored for education professionals.

During the school year, you’re laser-focused on your students and your work responsibilities. But come summertime, you finally have a chance to focus on you.

Are you enrolled in a teacher prep program or do you know someone who is? Diverse students who graduated from a public high school in an Alliance School District are eligible for up to $10,000 in scholarships annually.

Whether you’re looking for books to read with your class or have children at home to read with, try these titles to learn more about the history of the holiday.

The Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, added new elements this year to its beloved Read Across Connecticut literacy campaign. One of those initiatives—Little Free Library kits and books to fill them—was designed to broaden the program’s reach.

If you receive an offer promising union benefits without union membership—or money back in exchange for your signature or personal information—don’t be fooled.

All CEA members are eligible to receive NEA Complimentary Life Insurance at no cost—but many members haven’t named a beneficiary.

At their August meeting, CEA’s Board of Directors will appoint an interim Ethnic Minority Director and Alternate. Members interested in being nominated must notify the office of CEA President in writing by June 30.