“It’s so important for our legislators to hear directly from educators—you are the experts on teaching and learning,” CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey told members gathered today for CEA Lobby Day at the State Capitol.
In a room filled with laughter, pride, and the unmistakable energy of change-makers, CEA Aspiring Educators gathered for their annual Apple Banquet to celebrate a year of leadership, service, and dedication.
This coming week provides opportunities on April 30—CEA Lobby Day, and May 1—International Workers’ Day, to take action in support of teachers and public education.
With six weeks left in the legislative session there is still time for legislators to pass bills to improve teaching and learning. In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest and Hamden teacher Cinzia Lettieri discuss education issues the legislature has been considering and talk about why an investment in the teaching profession is long overdue.
Amid the confusion coming out of Washington, it can be tough to know what’s really going on. That’s why CEA is holding biweekly What’re The Facts webinars, and the latest featured Congresswoman Jahana Hayes so members could hear directly from a federal elected official.
After months of listening sessions and information gathering, the legislature’s Special Education Committee held a press conference and public hearing on a bill to address the crises facing special education.
Discover how to use creativity as a force for transformation in the classroom at the Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy Institute on May 15 at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield.
With executive orders (EOs) from the new presidential administration creating uncertainty around a variety of issues that impact students and educators, teachers have many questions and concerns. Here are answers to a few of educators’ frequently asked questions about supporting LGBTQ+ students and coworkers.
Manchester has already had a number of members attend board of education meetings to participate in CEA’s Go the Extra Mile campaign. On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Manchester president James Tierinni and CEA Training and Organizational Development Specialist Katie Grant talk about the new campaign with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.
Making facility improvements to ensure better air quality in schools can be prohibitively expensive, which is why a bill before the legislature that would allow schools to apply for state bonding to cover the cost of those upgrades is so essential.