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Blumenthal Appeals No Child Left Behind Ruling
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal filed an appeal in federal court Wednesday to block the federal government from imposing unreimbursed costs for the No Child Left Behind Act. Read More

Principals' Group Seeks Influence on Incentive Pay
School districts that want to start pay-for-performance programs for school leaders should look beyond high-stakes student tests as the primary measure for awarding bonuses, says a position paper released by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Read More

  Welcome to Connecticut Education Association Today is May 16, 2008   
 
 
Membership Dues and Key Elections Focus of CEA RA
CEA’s two-day Representative Assembly was held May 9 and 10 in Cromwell where 416 teacher delegates who had been elected by local associations discussed and acted on issues of vital importance to CEA members. Read More
 
Honors and Recognition at the 2008 CEA RA
At the 2008 CEA Representative Assembly (RA), local newsletter editors, former CEA President Daria Plummer, Second District Congressional Representative Joe Courtney, U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd, and Amity teacher Anastasia Kimball received special recognition. Read More
 
Subscribe to the RSS Feed on CEA's In the News Page
CEA provides relevant news articles for teachers on the In the News page. You can subscribe here: In the News
 
Governor Rell Urged to Sign Bill That Charts a Better Course for Beginning Teachers
House Bill 5871 "An Act Concerning the BEST Program," is headed to Governor Rell’s desk after passing the Senate on May 6. CEA is counting on the governor to sign this critical piece of legislation that unanimously passed both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly. Read More
See more about PRC report on BEST and other resources
 
Student Suspensions and Health Insurance Addressed in 2008 Legislative Session
Modifications to the school suspension law and subsidies for retired teachers are among items acted on by the General Assembly. Read More
 
Improved Educational Opportunities Are Goal of Lawsuit
CEA is part of a coalition trying to convince the Connecticut Supreme Court to clear the way for a suitable program of education for each and every child. Read More
School Finance Expert Bob Brewer offers his perspective on the coalition’s efforts. Read Blog
Legal documents and related background information are available at www.ccjef.org.

Cost-Saving Health Insurance Program Announced
State Comptroller Nancy Wyman and a host of municipal and labor leaders, including CEA officials, announced on April 2 the launch of a program that will help cities and towns lower their health insurance costs and provide property tax relief. Read More pdf file

 
Test Expert Finds Flaws in 2007 ConnCAN Report
Dr. Peter Behuniak conducted an analysis of the most recent ConnCAN report, "A 2007 Report Card for Elementary and Middle Schools."  Read More  pdf file
 
Are You Highly Qualified under NCLB? 
CEA’s successful advocacy efforts are easing the concerns of Connecticut teachers who were worried about the possible harmful ramifications of an inaccurate State Department of Education (SDE) ruling late last fall.  Read More
 
Reality Check: Tax Cap Won't Provide Property Tax Relief
There is little evidence that tax caps do much to constrain property taxes.
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Read the full article here: The Connecticut Economy: A University of Connecticut Quarterly Review pdf file
 
 
Summer Leadership Conference is August 4 - 6 at Mohegan Sun
Tracks and electives to gain CEU's as well as leadership training to help you and your local become more effective.
Summer Leadership Brochure pdf file


CEA's 2008 Awards Celebration and Dinner is August 4 at Summer Leadership
Please join us for an inspirational evening. More Information pdf file
 
Hands Across the Green Golf Tournament is July 14 at Glastonbury Hills
You can make a difference in a child’s life just by playing golf!  Golf Brochure  pdf file
 
 
 
 
CEA Offers Matching PR Grants to Local Associations
Local Associations that are planning to start or expand internal public relations programs or community organizing activities may be eligible for direct matching grants from CEA. Read More
 
Works4Me: Tips by Teachers, for Teachers
Find 100s of classroom management tips and best practices -- all from the real experts: teachers like you!  Read More
 

 

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