ADVOCATING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

Bloomfield is one of the many towns in the state that has struggled with its education budget this spring. Through outreach and organizing Bloomfield Education Association members, students, parents, and community members have managed to convince the Town Council to add funding back to the education budget, but the district is still facing cuts if nothing changes.

As they look to land their first certified teaching positions, CEA Aspiring Educators received valuable training in how to shine at the hiring table. Mansfield math teacher and interventionist Tim Enos shared practical advice with the group and helped them sharpen their interviewing skills.

Wins CEA members have achieved this legislative session get the attention of anti-union groups. They see our hard-fought gains as their loss. If you’ve received suspicious communications, share them with your local education association president.

Help shape professional development opportunities for teachers by taking a short survey from NEA.

The 2026 CEA Representative Assembly wrapped up this afternoon with votes on a budget, new business items, amendments to CEA’s Constitution and Bylaws, and an NEA director election.

CEA’s 178th Representative Assembly—the association’s largest governing body—convened tonight with more than 350 delegates in attendance.

“I’m looking around, and I see a room full of people who know something that it takes others years to figure out—and that’s that education is the best profession that anyone can be in,” said CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey. 

Teach about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the help of lesson plans, activities, teaching guides, printables, and more from NEA.

Thank you for your passion, your resilience, and the difference you make in the lives of your students.

With days left in the legislative session there’s good news for students and teachers when it comes to education funding. Legislative leaders and the governor have announced an extra $170 million in school funding. Earlier this week, Danbury teachers were at the Capitol discussing why additional education dollars are so critical.

The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a priority bill for educators yesterday that ensures fairness in teacher terminations. Contact your Senator and ask them to pass House Bill 5003.

The 10th Annual Teacher Leader Forum invites teacher leaders, educators, and administrators to come together for an inspiring day of learning, connection, and collaboration. This one-day professional learning event on May 21 is free for CEA members and continues its tradition of elevating teacher voice, advancing leadership, and fostering meaningful professional dialogue.