ADVOCATING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

The Bridgeport Board of Education unanimously appointed Deputy School Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery as acting superintendent during a meeting last night.

“A little overwhelmed, very surprised, and shocked,” is how Norwich Free Academy social studies teacher Jessica Chapman described her feelings this morning immediately after finding out that she is the 2024 Connecticut recipient of the Milken Educator Award, which comes with $25,000.

Growing and diversifying Connecticut’s professional educator workforce, which has long been at the center of CEA’s legislative, policymaking, communications, and training efforts, was the subject of a daylong symposium hosted by the Connecticut State Department of Education.

On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Two T’s in a Pod, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey discuss their own reactions to election outcomes and how other educators and labor union members might think about the election results.

Beautiful fall weather and a chance to hang out with other members of CEA’s Aspiring Educator Program brought nearly 60 students to Lyman Orchards this fall for the program’s official kickoff.

During November, we celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Native Peoples. To help educators with their curriculum plans, NEA has compiled lessons and resources for learning about the tribes indigenous to North America.

In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, LEARN Education Association President Kristin Gemaly discusses what teachers need to know when it comes to investing for retirement and planning for the future.

Under the bright blue sky, CEA members and their family and friends gathered at Rentschler Field this Saturday to enjoy food fresh from the grill, catch up with one another, and play some cornhole at the CEA Teacher Tailgate ahead of UConn’s homecoming game.

A new survey of Bridgeport teachers clearly demonstrates the crisis of leadership the district is facing.

In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, CEA Political Action Committee Chair and Glastonbury teacher Scott Minnick talks about the upcoming election, early voting, and how teachers can make sure they are informed on all the candidates before heading to the polls. 

Hispanic Heritage Month is sometimes celebrated with a focus on historical figures or famous people and their accomplishments. In West Hartford, Spanish teacher Carolina Gieczewski uses the month as an opportunity to build community connections and introduce students to the Hispanic people around them in their everyday lives.

CEA County Forums are taking place across the state this October and November. Educators who have already attended their County Forums have appreciated the opportunity to hear the latest from CEA as well as connect with colleagues from other schools and districts.