NEWS & INFO

Do you have expertise in an area that would help other educators excel? Present at our Election Day Professional Development conference November 3, 2026.

The Connecticut legislature is considering important legislation to strengthen fair process protections for Connecticut educators, and lawmakers need to hear directly from you.

From now through August 31, first-time active teachers can join CEA without paying dues until September 1. Try out union membership and experience the value, support, and community that comes with being part of your local and statewide union.

“With just over one month left in the legislative session, it’s the loudest voices that will get heard,” CEA President Kate Dias told members who attended CEA’s March Madness Virtual County Forum last night. She encouraged local leaders to schedule back-home meetings, respond to CEA action alerts, and come to CEA Lobby Day.

At CEA’s Summit on Diversity nearly 100 educators from across the state joined together for a powerful day of connection, leadership, and storytelling focused on equity and belonging in education.

Do you have a vision for a standout new educator orientation but you need a little support to bring it to life? CEA is offering a limited number of $500 grants to help local associations create welcoming, engaging experiences for new members.

The Connecticut Association of School Librarians has been named the 2026 Chapter of the Year by the American Association of School Librarians. CASL was recognized in part for its leadership and collaboration with other stakeholders to pass Connecticut’s Freedom to Read law in 2025.

On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, educator legislators State Reps. Biggins and Napoli talk about priorities this legislative session and how teachers can get their message across to lawmakers.

The American Civic Education Teacher Awards celebrate outstanding educators who bring civics, government, and public policy to life in their classrooms. If you teach about the U.S. Constitution, Congress, or how pubic policy decisions are made at the state and local levels, this is your chance to be recognized.