A Holiday Message from Your CEA Leaders
As you head off to winter break, we hope you’re able to step away from the day-to-day demands of school and fully embrace a well-earned break.
Retired Educators Greet the Season of Giving
For proof that educators are educators for life, look no further than CEA-Retired. “You can take the teacher out of the classroom—sort of, sometimes!—but you can’t take the classroom out of the teacher,” jokes CEA-Retired President Mary-Beth Lang.
Looking to Treat Yourself This Holiday Season?
From T-shirts, coats, and sweatshirts to hats, onesies, umbrellas, travel mugs, and blankets, CEA’s swag store has something for everyone. Shop for yourself, colleagues, and family members, and feel good knowing that your purchases support the Connecticut Education Foundation.
A Year of Wins and Lessons—and What’s Next for CEA
In a special year-in-review episode of CEA’s podcast, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey reflect on the lessons of 2025—and look ahead to 2026.
“I Lived in My Car”: Why Unpaid Student Teaching Is Driving Aspiring Educators Out of the Profession
A new survey and policy brief released by the CEA Aspiring Educator Program underscore the financial hardship and deterrent to becoming an educator that unpaid student teaching represents.
New Survey Shows Unpaid Student Teaching Leading to Declines in Teacher Prep Enrollment, Educator Diversity
“I lived in my car the entire time and nobody knew. I needed to graduate with this degree to be safe and have a shot at a better future.” That’s…
Join the Conversation on School Safety and Security
Educators play a critical role in keeping schools safe, and an upcoming virtual session offers a timely opportunity to learn, ask questions, and be heard. Connecticut’s Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection will host virtual School Safety Office Hours tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17, at 3:30 p.m.
Apply for Grants to Support Your Students and Your Learning
Teachers can always use additional financial resources to support their work, and the NEA Foundation offers three different grants to educators looking to innovate and grow.
Save on Ski Trips, Sporting Events, Shows, Museum Memberships, and More
Wind down 2025 with savings available to you as a CEA member. Check out upcoming sporting events and shows—and even save on your next ski vacation or an annual membership at a Connecticut museum.
Beyond the Classroom: CT Educators Share Their Work Steering NEA Policy
Listen to the latest episode of CEA’s podcast to meet the CT educators who serve on the NEA Board of Directors and help shape national education policy.