ADVOCATING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

Contact your Congressperson! At least 218 members of Congress must sign the petition to move legislation to repeal WEP/GPO forward for a vote.

More than 500 Bridgeport teachers met last week to discuss the crisis surrounding their public schools and plan a community rally urging solutions.

Working together, Plainfield teachers and the administration were able to make the district more attractive to new teachers while improving salaries and benefits for veterans as well.

Parents and kids weren’t the only ones hitting the mall this back-to-school season. NEA-Danbury educators hosted a supply drive to ensure every student starts the new school year right.

There are lots of fun ways for teachers to get involved with CEA’s nonprofit foundation. Listen to the latest episode of CEA’s podcast to learn how to nominate or sponsor a student through the Holiday Bear project.

An interim opening exists for an NEA Director Alternate to be seated on CEA’s Board of Directors. Nominations are due September 30.

Chronic school absenteeism is down and student performance on math and science assessments is up, according to data released today by the Connecticut State Department of Education.

CEA members across the state have received emailed instructions for installing new digital membership cards. Make sure you install your digital card so you don’t miss out on the many benefits of membership.

As two school districts and local teachers’ unions merge into one, educators come together for their first convocation.

With the same back-to-school energy being felt throughout the state, East Hartford Education Association leaders and members last week welcomed 30 new colleagues into the fold.

It’s back-to-school season in Connecticut, and as you welcome students into your classrooms, please know that CEA is with you every step of the way.

“I’m so excited for the fresh start the new school year brings,” said East Hampton teacher Erin Basile as she welcomed her incoming first graders and their families to her classroom at Memorial School.