Five February Deals for CEA Members
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and we have some sweet deals for you! We’re introducing our newest CEA Member Benefits partner, Nelson Hall in Cheshire, where CEA members pay only $28 for any…
CEA Spearheads Bold Reforms Along With Other CT Labor Unions
Connecticut must take the high road and not attack the middle class was the message labor leaders gave today in testimony before the Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth.…
What Does Connecticut’s New General Assembly Session Mean for Teacher Pensions, School Funding?
Though his opening address to the 2018 General Assembly today emphasized Connecticut’s tradition of fairness and the state’s future generations, the governor’s new budget proposal delivers mixed news for Connecticut…
Enfield Teacher Wins Grand Prize Vacation Package from CEA Member Benefits Sweepstakes
When the school bell dismissed her students for Super Bowl weekend, Enfield High School building rep and business education teacher Kim Sweeney prepared to head down the hall to meet…
CEA County Forums Bring Members Up to Speed, Stress Need to Stand Together
Teachers across Connecticut are coming out to their local CEA County Forums to stay on top of new threats to their profession and public education—and to learn how they can…
CCJEF Ruling Fails Connecticut Students
Yesterday’s State Supreme Court ruling in the Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding (CCJEF) v. Rell delivered a mixed verdict—bad for school funding, while rejecting the lower court’s attempt…
CEA President Sheila Cohen on State Supreme Court Ruling in CCJEF Case
Today’s ruling fails to protect education funding, and opens the door to an unprecedented assault on our schools and children. Communities all over the state have already seen the state…
CEA Members Continue to Press for TEAM Funding
Connecticut’s Teacher Education And Mentoring (TEAM) program is one of the nation’s most highly regarded induction and support programs for new teachers. After state funding for the program was unexpectedly…
Connecticut Congressman, CEA Members Speak Out for Educators and Pre-Service Teachers
CEA member Lindsay Aronheim joined U.S.Congressman Joe Courtney to speak out against a plan being considered in Congress that would hurt Connecticut teachers and college students pursuing careers in education.…
Standing Stronger Together, Stratford Teachers, Community Send Clear Message: No Teacher Layoffs
A tremendous turnout of Stratford educators, families, and CEA leaders and staff at a special budget meeting of the new town council last night ensured that municipal leaders heard—and sent—a…