NEWS & INFO

As cities and towns face the loss of federal COVID funding, rising education costs, and other fiscal challenges, CEA is working with local teachers’ unions to ensure budget shortfalls don’t land on the shoulders of Connecticut’s children and teachers.

“One of the most important things we do is try to get the best teachers for our kids,” said Principal Donald Schels of Shepaug Valley School at the job fair CEA hosted April 27.

“Music has a tremendous impact on kids and their ability to learn,” Al deCant, “the Singing Principal” told educators gathered for the first Artists and Educators Children’s Songs Conference and Festival at Mitchell College.

Teaching is demanding work, and for educators of color, that experience—and the path to leadership—comes with hurdles few others experience or even see. CEA’s Summit on Diversity explored these and other topics, with personal stories of hardship, inspiration, and success.

Unlike most other school employees, teachers work without the benefit of a “just cause” standard for termination. which opens the door to arbitrary discipline and unfair treatment. Legislators have until May 8 to fix this double standard, and you can help.

Join teachers across the state for a conference on Thursday, May 16, titled Boldly Reimagining Our Schools: Nurturing Genius and Joy. The day-long event at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield features eleven breakout sessions led by teacher leaders and others in the education field.

For the first time in many years, the State Board of Education now has an active teacher among its ranks. The State Senate today followed the House in confirming Stratford teacher Kristen Record’s nomination to the Board.

Bridgeport teachers are receiving awards from the Bridgeport Public Education Fund for demonstrating leadership in education and for their strong instructional skills and passion for student inspiration.

“Teaching has so many challenges, but it is still the best profession in the world,” CEA President Kate Dias told CEA Aspiring Educators gathered for their end-of-year Apple Banquet last weekend.