On top of the cost of their degrees, aspiring educators also face the fees that come with Praxis testing, edTPA, background checks and fingerprinting, and state certification. Those fees add…
Legislators made children’s mental health a priority this legislative session at the urging of teachers, students, and families, and Governor Ned Lamont has now signed three historic children’s mental health bills into law.
The State Department of Education has released an updated list of temporary emergency endorsements, effective for the 2022–23 school year. These emergency certifications can only be issued to educators who…
After more than two years with few fields trips, Greater Hartford area students’ excitement was unmistakable as they crowded around peers’ science project displays and took part in hands-on science…
The role of politics in educators’ lives was front and center at today’s CEA-Retired Spring Business meeting. Retired teachers applauded wins in the legislature while mourning innocent lives lost in…
In Connecticut, we stand together with Uvalde and the rest of the country in mourning for the horrific loss of innocent lives. The news of the shooting will be difficult to avoid; read steps educators and parents can take to talk to children about the traumatic event.
The Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF), CEA’s charitable arm, is hosting its annual golf tournament to benefit Connecticut children in need, and CEA members are invited to participate.
Your CEA membership gets you discounts on many area sporting events—including Hartford Yard Goats’ games and the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship!
As students struggle in the wake of the pandemic, music and arts programs are more important than ever to help children express themselves, connect with each other, process stress, and…
May is a busy time of year, but by taking a minute to check out the deals and discounts available from NEA Member benefits, you could save big on hundreds…