Connecticut Teachers Wear #RedForEd in Solidarity With Arizona
Teachers around Connecticut are wearing Red For Ed today in support of our Arizona colleagues who have requested we observe today as national #RedForEd day. This day of solidarity is…
A Warm Waterbury Welcome for New Teachers
“Welcome, all of you,” Waterbury Teachers’ Association (WTA) President Kevin Egan greeted more than 60 new teachers during an orientation program earlier today. “Waterbury is a great district to work…
Back to School Guide for Educators
Classes are starting soon at schools across Connecticut. NEA has compiled a list of articles and resources to help you—whether you’re a new or veteran educator—get ready for the fall…
Commission Explores Method to Shrink State’s Unfunded Pension Liability
The state’s unfunded pension liability will surely be discussed at length this election season, but a state commission created by the legislature is already at work this summer exploring ways…
Teachers Support Teacher Running for Congress
“Jahana Hayes is someone who is not just pro-teacher but has a hands-on understanding of what goes into our profession, the things we need to be successful, and the challenges…
How to Enjoy Great Museums for Free
A great museum can offer insight into life in the past, let you view famous works of art or explain the inner workings of everything from a space shuttle to…
CEA Summer Conference, Day Two: The Deep Dive
Energy levels remain high on day two of CEA’s Summer Conference, where hundreds of teachers have reconvened in Cromwell for intensive training, networking, and the sharing of ideas, concerns, and…
BEA Plays Pivotal Role in School Reform
The Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) is a strong and collaborative partner in developing strategies to implement Connecticut’s new reform law, Public Act 12-116. That’s the essence of commendations delivered this…
Helping Students Succeed by Listening to Teachers
On January 3, CEA released an education plan that includes reforming the teacher evaluation process and replacing tenure with a streamlined dismissal process for underperforming teachers. At a news conference…