PreK – Grade 1 Teachers: Get a CEF Play Cart for Your School
Play carts are now available to CEA members teaching prek through first grade! Apply now, before they run out.
Professional Development Reimagines Play’s Role in Learning
“A lot of people think play is just for children, but how many of you feel the stress leaving your body as you laugh with me?” keynote speaker Jed Dearybury asked educators attending CEA’s third annual Reimagining Education conference.
Mansfield Embraces Play-Based Learning
All across the state, early elementary classrooms are prepare for a return to play, thanks to CEA advocacy and training. This summer, Mansfield educators are getting a head start.
How Play-Based Learning Enhances Access for All Students
At a recent conference, Rekindling Joy in Schools, teachers focused on various aspects of play in the classroom including how play can enhance access to the curriculum for students with 504 plans and IEPs.
End of Legislative Session Brings Wins for Teachers
Teachers’ voices were heard by state legislators, resulting in additional school funding and the passage of numerous bills that will improve teachers’ working conditions—but there’s still more work to be done.
Play-Based Learning, Kindergarten Start Age, and More Pass the House
An important bill for teachers that incorporates play-based learning, raises the kindergarten start age, eliminates performance ratings in teacher evaluations, and more passed the State House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate.