8 Smart Things to Do During Your Summer Break
During the school year, you’re laser-focused on your students and your responsibilities at school. But come summertime, you finally have a chance to focus on you. Whether you want to…
Your Advocacy Made the Difference This Legislative Session
The 2019 Connecticut legislative session ended at midnight last night, and, thanks to your advocacy, we were successful at achieving some of our top priorities. Watch CEA Executive Director Don…
Granby Building Reps Create Tracking System to Address Disruptive Student Behavior
Megan Proto and Kierstan Pestana teach math and science on the same fourth-grade team at Wells Road Intermediate School in Granby—and they make a great team when it comes to…
Educator Certification Shortage Areas for 2019-20
If you’re working under an endorsement that is considered a shortage area you may be eligible for benefits such as loan forgiveness and mortgage assistance. Based on a survey done in the fall,…
Travel for Less
With NEA Vacations and CEA’s TicketsAtWork discounts, teachers travel for less. Get great prices on cruises, hotel and resort stays, flights, and guided vacations. Find out more.
BBQ and Baseball
Yard Goats baseball hosts an all-you-can-eat BBQ picnic for CEA members! Teachers are invited to the field to hold up a giant flag during the national anthem. Only 20 spots left! Get tickets.
Rotten Apple
A Rotten Apple to State Representatives Craig Fishbein and Joseph Polletta for introducing 25 anti-union amendments in an attempt to take away employee rights and weaken unions.
Shiny Apple
A Shiny Apple to Governor Lamont and legislators, especially Senator Julie Kushner and Rep. Robyn Porter, for their efforts in getting the $15 minimum wage bill signed into law.
Is Your School Sick?
Does your classroom experience extreme temperatures? Is there mold in your school? Are you or your students sick? Please take two minutes to take our survey #IsMySchoolSick and share your stories about excessive heat and cold, mold, water damage, and other environmental issues in your classrooms and schools.
Take Time for Yourself This Summer
Take two days this summer to focus on yourself and your future with workshops on retirement planning, letting go of stress, how your personality can help you be more effective, and more. Register now to attend CEA’s Free Summer Conference at Mohegan Sun.