CEA President Jeff Leake joined other labor leaders in celebrating Governor Lamont’s signing of the $15 minimum wage bill that will improve the lives of children and families across the state, and will have a positive impact on students in our classrooms. Read more.
There’s just one week left before the end of the legislative session, and lawmakers must still take action on the state budget. SB 873, which would help protect the teacher retirement system, is expected to be part of the budget discussions. Ask your legislators to pass a fair budget that ensures school funding and the long-term viability of the teacher retirement fund. Read more about the pension proposal. Read CEA testimony.
Teachers from across the state are sounding the alarm about the negative effects of SBAC on the social and emotional well-being of children.
Say no to cost shift, yes to keeping students safe in school
Two educators from New London and Danbury were recognized before more than 400 of their Connecticut colleagues for receiving two prestigious awards honoring educator excellence.
Nearly 400 teachers gathered at the Mohegan Sun Expo and Convention Center last night to begin setting policy and electing new leaders at the 171st Connecticut Education Association Representative Assembly…
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A huge victory for New Milford teachers underscores the strength of the union and the importance of teacher activism. Read how teachers prevailed in a four-year-old contract dispute.
The horrible plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions onto cities and towns is once again being seriously considered by lawmakers. CEA President Jeff Leake explains how this would hurt us and why we must all take action to protect our future. Watch video.
We need every teacher and homeowner to contact their legislators and say, “No Cost Shift.�
Click here to send a message today, and help defeat this bad plan.