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Aspiring Educators Share Challenges to Becoming a Teacher from Low Pay to Inadequate Support

A dozen CEA Aspiring Educators shared with Education Committee Co-Chair Rep. Jennifer Leeper and Co-Vice Chair Rep. Kevin Brown how difficult the path to teaching is today with costs that mount during unpaid student teaching and low salaries once they finally enter the profession and begin to pay back student loans. 

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School Librarians Unite for the Right to Read

Dozens of CEA members testified in support of a bill, crafted by library media specialists, that would ensure every school library has clear policies on how book collections are developed and reviewed.

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CEA Leaders in D.C. to Fight for Students and Teachers

CEA leaders have joined colleagues from across the country in Washington, D.C., this week to remind Congress of the vital role public schools play in our democracy.

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A Tribute to the Heart of Education

Southington Magazine interviews Eric Galviano, a fourth grade teacher a Flanders Elementary School.

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Stay Up to Date on the Changing Education Landscape

From the impact of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education to concerns about being challenged for using a student’s preferred pronouns, teachers have many questions about the rapidly changing education landscape.

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CEA Members Speak Out at Breakfast with Legislators

Two hundred CEA members and lawmakers came together for CEA’s Breakfast with Legislators, which allowed members to share their firsthand experience with the special education crisis, the need to raise teacher salaries, ensuring fairness in the workplace, and more.

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Lessons and Resources for Teaching Black History Month

To help students understand the reality of Black people’s experiences in American history, their impact on American culture, and to celebrate their achievements, NEA has compiled a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety of subjects.

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Education Committee Leaders Talk Priorities for This Legislative Session

In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Education Committee Co-chair Rep. Jennifer Leeper and Co-vice Chair Rep. Kevin Brown discuss this year’s top priorities for the Education Committee—and why teachers’ voices are key to getting good bills passed. 

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Governor’s Budget Proposal Addresses Handful of Education Concerns, but More Is Needed

In his budget address to the joint chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly today Governor Ned Lamont outlined dozens of the recommendations contained in his biennial budget proposal, a number or which pertain to education.

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Advocate for Student Mental Health Supports

School counselors play an essential role in schools, helping students manage emotions and behaviors, learn interpersonal skills and academic achievement strategies, and collaborating with families and teachers to ensure student success.

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Governor’s Proposal Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Address Special Education Crisis

Governor Ned Lamont today held a press conference at the State Capitol to announce additional funding for special education that will not take effect for two more years. “Our students can’t afford to wait years for this crisis to be resolved,” CEA President Kate Dias said.

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Let Your Local Elected Officials Know How You and Your Colleagues Go the Extra Mile

As part of CEA’s public awareness campaign, Teachers Go the Extra Mile for Their Students Every Day, teachers who speak up at board of education and other town meetings this winter and spring will receive a Teachers Go the Extra Mile T-shirt.

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Featured Headlines

Latest News and Information

Aspiring Educators Share Challenges to Becoming a Teacher from Low Pay to Inadequate Support

A dozen CEA Aspiring Educators shared with Education Committee Co-Chair Rep. Jennifer Leeper and Co-Vice Chair Rep. Kevin Brown how difficult the path to teaching is today with costs that mount during unpaid student teaching and low salaries once they finally enter the profession and begin to pay back student loans. 

READ MORE

School Librarians Unite for the Right to Read

Dozens of CEA members testified in support of a bill, crafted by library media specialists, that would ensure every school library has clear policies on how book collections are developed and reviewed.

READ MORE

CEA Leaders in D.C. to Fight for Students and Teachers

CEA leaders have joined colleagues from across the country in Washington, D.C., this week to remind Congress of the vital role public schools play in our democracy.

READ MORE

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