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Local Association Professional Development (LAPD) Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
CEA's new program gives local associations an opportunity to submit a grant application for funding to help them develop local leadership around professional issues.
Where Knowledge Meets Inspiration
The 2012 Celebration of Teaching & Learning provides the opportunity to share a world of knowledge with educators from around the globe. Join us, along with renowned academics, experts and advocates to celebrate teachers and the global power of education.
Education Reform and Teachers' Pensions Addressed at Non-Profit's State Budget Forum
Connecticut Voices for Children invited a variety of speakers to its State Budget Forum, including Office of Policy and Management Secretary Benjamin Barnes who spoke about education and the state of the Teachers' Retirement System.
Documenting TEAM Success
The TEAM development team sent a letter to the Education Committee members of the state legislature, and the PRI Committee members, talking about the success of the TEAM program in its first year.
Educator Evaluation Resources
Read what research is saying about the best ways to evaluate teachers.
Education Reform is the 'Great Issue of Our Time'
Governor Dannel P. Malloy told a room full of education advocates and leaders that education reform is the "great issue of our time," and "We must invest in early childhood education."
Scores are a Tribute to Hard Work, but Federal Standards Dictate Even More
Continuous improvement is the mantra of today's classrooms. But even when you're trying your hardest and doing your best, the drumbeat of NCLB keeps reminding you, there's even more to do.
Application Forms Available for Dynamic Local Project Grant
Each year CEA's Affiliate Services and Member Development Department (AMD) will award Dynamic Local Project Grants to Local Associations. AMD will receive and review grant proposals. The grant award will not exceed $5,000 a year. Two year requests may be submitted. No Local Association shall receive more than one grant per year.
Support for Innovative CommPACT Schools
Teachers, parents, and administrators are appreciative that Governor Malloy has shown support for innovative CommPACT Schools in his budget request to the state legislature. The CommPACT reform model is an exciting new concept in public education that transforms existing, neighborhood schools with expertise and research from UConn.
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Quick Facts on Education and the Economy
The path to economic recovery runs through every classroom in Connecticut. The best way to establish a competitive edge for Connecticut is to provide each student with the skills and competencies they need to be productive citizens. Learn more by reviewing the Quick Facts on Education & the Economy below.
Union Educators’ Heroism Spotlighted on The Ellen Show
By Kevin Hart The heroism of union educators in Pennsylvania’s Chester Upland School District was beamed into millions of homes yesterday, as Columbus Elementary School teacher Sara Ferguson appeared on the nationally broadcast The Ellen … Read More
Indiana Joins Right to Work Ranks
Ignoring the voices of tens of thousands of workers and their families, the will of the majority of Hoosier voters, newspaper editorial boards, and even the union representing professional football players, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels … Read More
Proposed Certification Regulations Stalled
CEA has learned that the Attorney General's office has asked the State Dept. of Education to withdraw (take back) the proposed certification regulations as they were submitted, and make revisions. What, specifically, needs to be revised is unknown, but CEA is pursuing that information, and will continue to try to work with Acting Commissioner of Education George Coleman on a reasonable resolution to any problems. More information will be posted on the CEA web site as it becomes available.
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New London Day: Don’t Scapegoat Teachers
January 30, 2012
The New London Day ran an editorial yesterday about CEA’s reform plan, A View from the Classroom: Proven Ideas for Student Achievement. Don’t scapegoat teachers By Paul Choiniere Publication: The Day Published 01/29/2012 12:00 AM If there is one thing that gets Mary Loftus Levine steamed it’s the perception that most of the problems with [...]
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New Framework for Teacher Evaluations
January 25, 2012
A council working to develop new educator evaluation guidelines reached favorable consensus today on a basic framework that will meet the needs of Connecticut teachers. CEA has been a strong advocate for teachers as a member of the state Performance Evaluation Advisory Council (PEAC) that has been meeting for over a year. “It was a [...]
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Local and National News
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Malloy Begins Rolling Out Education Reforms, Not Everyone Is On Board
Jan. 31 - ctnewsjunkie.com
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Don't Scapegoat Teachers
Jan. 28 - theday.com
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NEA Statement Reaction to State of the Union
Jan. 25 - NEA Today
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Conn. Teacher Policies Need Improvement
Jan. 24 - Associated Press
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Teachers Union Starts Ad Campaign
Jan. 23 - The Wall Street Journal
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