Teachers Pay Tribute to Veterans in North Haven
The Memorial Day parades are over, but the goodwill created by teachers who marched in the North Haven Memorial Day parade with 50 other civic and community groups lives on.…
CEA Complaint Cites Violations of State Law by Bridgeport Superintendent
Bridgeport School Superintendent Paul Vallas is breaking the law by not allowing teachers, parents, and community leaders to participate in the educational process as outlined in state statutes, according to…
Major Votes and Elections at CEA Annual Meeting
Nearly 400 delegates representing members in CEA’s 160 local affiliates voted on new business items, adopted Association policies, and elected a new CEA Treasurer, CEA Secretary, an NEA Director Alternate,…
A Salute to CT’s Teaching Professionals
On this, Teacher Appreciation Day, we want to thank all of you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication to making a real difference in students’ lives. As teachers ourselves,…
RESPECT Takes on New Meaning for Educators
Yesterday the U.S. Department of Education released a blueprint for RESPECT (Recognizing Educational Success, Professional Excellence, and Collaborative Teaching), representing a critical first step in ensuring quality schools for our…
Governor Signs Historic Gun and School Safety Law–Honors Victims of the Newtown Massacre
“Through our efforts today we honor those we lost,” said Governor Dannel P. Malloy, before he signed into law an historic gun and school safety bill, developed in response to…
Teachers Praise Legislative Actions to Keep Students and Public Schools Safe
The Connecticut Education Association (CEA) applauds the governor and top legislative leaders for their leadership and bipartisan collaboration in developing a strong bill to address gun violence and keep Connecticut…
Educators Unite to Protect the Retired Teachers’ Health Insurance Fund
“I paid $15,000 a year out of my pocket for health insurance before my wife and I turned 65 and were eligible for Medicare.” “Retired teachers are on fixed incomes…
CEA Retirees Spring into Action to Protect the Teachers’ Health Insurance Fund
“Active and retired teachers need to get involved in issues of importance to the profession,” said Marsha Baretta, a retired South Windsor teacher. “And right now a key issue is…
CEA Tells Legislature Parental Engagement Key to Student Success
Parents are working longer hours today than in past decades, making it even more difficult to maintain a healthy balance between work and family activities. A balance between work and…