In this episode, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey discuss their own reactions to election outcomes and how other educators and labor union members might think about the election results.

LEARN Education Association President Kristin Gemaly discusses what teachers need to know when it comes to investing for retirement and planning for the future.

The episode covers the power of compound interest, pre-tax vs. post-tax retirement investing, dependent care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, the importance of knowing whether a financial advisor is a fiduciary, and more.

Resources mentioned in the episode are below.

• Nerdwallet.com compound interest calculator

In this episode, CEA Political Action Committee Chair and Glastonbury teacher Scott Minnick talks with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey about the upcoming election, early voting, and how teachers can make sure they are informed on all the candidates before heading to the polls.

In this episode Dalio Education Co-CEO Andrew Ferguson discusses the importance of coming together to invest in the state's youth. Ferguson is the co-chair of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities' 119K Commission on At-Risk and Disconnected Youth, which recently released a plan to confront a crisis of disconnected youth by investing in education, social services, and job training.

Chris DiPentima, the president and CEO of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, talks with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey about CBIA's new economic action plan and how education and economic growth intersect.

It's election season, and that can lead to challenging conversations in the classroom. Whether it's questions from students or handling sensitive subject matter, teachers need to be prepared.

In this episode, 2012 Connecticut Teacher of the Year and Berlin social studies teacher David Bosso talks about how to handle political or controversial topics that may arise in the classroom. From presenting students with multiple perspectives to focusing on critical thinking to ensuring support from administration, Bosso has many suggestions to make sure classroom discussions are productive learning opportunities. 

To start the school year off on the right foot, West Hartford Spanish teacher Dana Martin talks with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey about a number of time management strategies, classroom routines, and technology tips especially useful for early-career educators.

Check out her list of keyboard shortcuts.

The 2024-25 school year is here, and that means new teacher evaluation guidelines are now in effect that focus on growth rather than compliance.

In this episode CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey talk with Connecticut Association for Public School Superintendents Executive Director Fran Rabinowitz and CEA Teacher Development Specialist Kate Field about the shift that's taken place in teacher evaluation. 

The Connecticut Education Foundation supports children and teachers in need—and there are lots of fun ways for teachers to get involved.

Register to attend the CEA Celebrates Gala on September 27—you can purchase individual tickets or get your local association to sponsor a full or half table—and it's also now time to nominate children to receive gifts through the Holiday Bear project.

In this episode CEA President Kate Dias and CEA Vice President and CEF President Joslyn DeLancey talk with long-time CEF supporters CEA Treasurer Stephanie Wanzer and CEA production technician Chip Karkos about nominating and sponsoring children through the Holiday Bear project. Find out how you can get involved: https://cea.org/holiday-bear-project/ 

What's new for Connecticut teachers this school year? Educators will see changes to teacher evaluation, play-based learning, kindergarten start age, DCF reporting, and more. Listen to CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey discuss the changes and how you can get involved to improve teaching and learning.