ADVOCATING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

Beautiful fall weather and a chance to hang out with other members of CEA’s Aspiring Educator Program brought nearly 60 students to Lyman Orchards this fall for the program’s official kickoff.

During November, we celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Native Peoples. To help educators with their curriculum plans, NEA has compiled lessons and resources for learning about the tribes indigenous to North America.

In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, LEARN Education Association President Kristin Gemaly discusses what teachers need to know when it comes to investing for retirement and planning for the future.

Do you have expertise in an area of teaching that would help others excel? We invite you to submit proposals to present at a conference designed for educators in the first seven years of their career that will take place Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Mystic Marriott.

Under the bright blue sky, CEA members and their family and friends gathered at Rentschler Field this Saturday to enjoy food fresh from the grill, catch up with one another, and play some cornhole at the CEA Teacher Tailgate ahead of UConn’s homecoming game.

For the first time with a general election, Connecticut voters have the option to vote early this year. Early voting runs through November 3—or you can vote as usual on Election Day, November 5.

A new survey of Bridgeport teachers clearly demonstrates the crisis of leadership the district is facing.

In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, CEA Political Action Committee Chair and Glastonbury teacher Scott Minnick talks about the upcoming election, early voting, and how teachers can make sure they are informed on all the candidates before heading to the polls. 

Hispanic Heritage Month is sometimes celebrated with a focus on historical figures or famous people and their accomplishments. In West Hartford, Spanish teacher Carolina Gieczewski uses the month as an opportunity to build community connections and introduce students to the Hispanic people around them in their everyday lives.

Local association leaders take on many responsibilities, and CEA and NEA want to offer support to make sure treasurers and membership chairs have the information they need to be fully prepared to do their jobs.

CEA County Forums are taking place across the state this October and November. Educators who have already attended their County Forums have appreciated the opportunity to hear the latest from CEA as well as connect with colleagues from other schools and districts.

On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Dalio Education Co-CEO Andrew Ferguson joined CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey to talk about the importance of coming together to invest in the state’s youth.