CEF Scholarships Help Students Pursue Teaching Careers
The Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, has awarded scholarships to four students this year to help them pursue careers as public school educators.
From the Shop Floor to the State Capitol: How Unions Change Lives
In honor of Labor Day, on the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, State Senator Julie Kushner and AFSCME Council 4 Staff Representative Tricia Santos talk about how they got involved in the labor movement with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.
Labor Day Is Our Day—Let’s Celebrate Together
This Labor Day, let’s stand shoulder to shoulder with fellow educators and union members from across Connecticut. Join us in Hartford for a Labor Day Rally on Monday, September 1, at the State Capitol.
Four CT Teachers Awarded NEA Grants to Spark Innovation
Four Connecticut educators are among the 70 teachers nationwide to receive NEA Foundation Summer 2025 Grants to Educators.
RAISE Act Would Put up to $15K Back in Educators’ Pockets
In a back-to-school press conference last week, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, joined by CEA President Kate Dias and other education leaders and advocates, called for federal tax credits of up to $15,000 for educators as well as other financial assistance that would put money back in educators’ pockets.
A New School Year, Together with CEA
Watch a short video message from CEA President Kate Dias.
A+ Additions: Stamford, Bridgeport Roll Out Welcome Mat for Hundreds of Educators
Two of the state’s largest school districts welcomed hundreds of educators into the fold during new teacher orientations this week, and union leaders were on hand to explain the joy and benefits of membership.
New Teachers and New Beginnings for Goodwin Education Association Members
In a conference room at Goodwin University in Hartford, new teachers were welcomed into the union by CEA staff with swag bags and were invited to engage openly, asking questions, sharing experiences, and discovering how the union will stand beside them as they begin their teaching journeys.
Dine, Dance, and Make a Difference at the CEA Celebrates Gala
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 24, and join fellow educators and supporters at the third annual CEA Celebrates Gala.
Together We Thrive: Manchester Welcomes New Teachers
“Union membership doesn’t mean we always agree on everything, it means that we understand that our power is in our ability to work together,” CEA President Kate Dias told 47 teachers gathered for the Manchester Education Association’s new member orientation.