NEWS & INFO

Making plans for summer travel? Don’t forget the advantages that come with your NEA and CEA membership. From unforgettable cruises to expertly guided tours, the NEA Travel Program makes it easy for educators to plan memorable getaways.

On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, New Haven Federation of Teachers President Leslie Blatteau discusses education funding and why new approaches are needed.

At the annual CEA Aspiring Educator Program Apple Banquet, future educators were honored for their commitment to four core values: educator quality, community engagement, political action, and racial and social justice.

The Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, is hosting its annual golf tournament to benefit Connecticut children in need on July 13, and all CEA members are invited to participate and support CEF.

“You may be retired from the classroom, but you’re not retired from public trust,” Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas told CEA-Retired members gathered for their annual business meeting.

The CT Teacher of the Year Council’s annual Empowered to Lead Symposium will take place July 8 with featured speakers 2026 CT Teacher of the Year Brian Betesh and 2016 CT and National Teacher of the Year, U.S. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes.

WICC Radio’s Melissa in the Morning is meeting members of the public in diners around Fairfield County to hear directly from people from all walks of life—including teachers.

Get on the waitlist for CEA’s Summer Conference in case other participants cancel their registration.

“Having that privilege to collectively bargain—which not all teachers across the country have—means we should make the most of that opportunity and work toward the best contracts possible for our members,” CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey told educators gathered at CEA’s Negotiations Conference in April.