1+ week, 5+ day ago   (343+ words) As a CEA and NEA member, you have access to the NEA Professional Excellence Portal. Some of the many online classes there include a variety of timely courses on the diverse history of the labor movement. American Indians and Alaska…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (350+ words) The book club kicks off at CEA headquarters in Hartford on October 8, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Meet your fellow book club members, enjoy dinner, and get the conversation going by sharing your own perspectives and experiences with screens and student learning. The first…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (941+ words) How can educators and communities ensure Asian American and Pacific Islander students feel like they belong in classrooms and school communities? That was the focus of a panel discussion with high school students at the 4th Annual Connecticut Asian American and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (448+ words) A news conference today organized by Attorney General William Tong at the State Office Building in Hartford began with the heartbreaking remarks of Tammy Rodriguez who lost her 11-year-old daughter to suicide in 2021. “Selena was exposed to many social media…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (168+ words) Retirement may be years away, but it’s never too early to start planning. The CEA Advisor Retirement Issue, published at the start of every school year and available to CEA members only, walks you through everything you need to know....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (786+ words) Too many requirements, a lack of time for exploration, and a shortage of resources and personnel were some of the impediments CEA Board of Directors members identified as preventing the implementation of career pathways programs in Connecticut. The Connecticut Career…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (602+ words) As school districts across the state welcome new educators into the fold, local teachers’ associations are on hand to ensure every educator knows where to turn for professional development, camaraderie, and union support. On Monday, Stamford Public Schools held an…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (556+ words) Every August brings new teacher orientations to Connecticut districts, and this year CEA’s governance team—President Kate Dias, Vice President Joslyn DeLancey, Secretary Gail Jorden, and Treasurer Stephanie Wanzer—traveled across the state to attend 65 of them. Whether they’re welcoming…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (434+ words) In a demanding profession such as teaching, making space for gratitude is not always easy. Power, who chairs the world language department at Ridgefield High School and understands firsthand the stress of working in a shortage area, asked herself, “How…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (454+ words) The Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF), CEA’s charitable arm, supports students who wish to pursue careers in public education. Through a range of scholarship funds, CEF helps aspiring educators overcome financial barriers, honors legacies of service, and builds a more diverse…...