A Teacher’s Perspective on the State Board of Education
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Stratford physics teacher Kristen Record discusses her first six months on the State Board of Education and what she hopes to accomplish going forward.
Teacher Appointed to State Board of Education
For the first time in many years, the State Board of Education now has an active teacher among its ranks. The State Senate today followed the House in confirming Stratford teacher Kristen Record’s nomination to the Board.
Teacher’s Nomination to State Board of Education Moves Forward
The Connecticut State Board of Education currently has zero active teachers among its 11 members, but that will likely change soon. Today Stratford physics teacher Kristen Record’s nomination to the State Board of Education moved forward to the full General Assembly.
State Board of Ed Recommends Dr. Miguel Cardona as CT’s Next Education Commissioner
The State Board of Education today voted to recommend Dr. Miguel Cardona, assistant superintendent of schools for teaching and learning in Meriden, to serve as the next commissioner of the…
Will Connecticut Open Two New Charters? Now It’s Up to Legislators
The State Board of Education today voted to give preliminary approval to two new charter schools, but those charters can only open if they can convince legislators to fund them.…
Will Connecticut Open Two New Charters? Now It’s Up to Legislators
Representatives from the Danbury Prospect Charter School discuss their proposal with the State Board of Education. The State Board of Education today voted to give preliminary approval to two new…
State Board of Education Acts on Teachers’ Concerns: Rejects Charter Expansion
The State Board of Education today listened to teachers’ concerns about fairness in education funding and responded by rejecting increases in enrollment for three charter schools that would have cost…
CEA Members Continue to Press for TEAM Funding
Connecticut’s Teacher Education And Mentoring (TEAM) program is one of the nation’s most highly regarded induction and support programs for new teachers. After state funding for the program was unexpectedly…
Mastery Test Scores Eliminated From Teacher Evaluations
The State Board of Education (SBOE) showed its commitment to students and teachers today by voting to remove state mastery test results from teacher evaluations. “This is a big victory…
Despite Opposition, Board of Education Approves Controversial Teacher Prep Program
In spite of serious concerns raised by teachers, CEA leaders and staff, state university deans of education, and community members, the State Board of Education today voted to allow the…