Channel 8 Highlighting Challenges Facing the Teaching Profession
This month Channel 8 is taking a look at educators and the challenges facing the profession. Tune in tonight at 5:30 and 11 for a focus on the teacher shortage…
Legislators Unanimously Pass Free School Meals for Remainder of School Year
Legislators voted to direct $60 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act to k-12 schools’ breakfast and lunch programs, and Governor Lamont will soon sign the bill.
Your Chance to Be Recognized
Each year, CEA’s Public Relations Committee proudly recognizes outstanding education professionals and advocates. Award winners have included teachers who provide students with extra support outside of school, local union members…
Governor Releases Budget Proposal, Starting Point for Change
Governor Lamont today announced his administration’s budget proposal for the next two fiscal years in an address to the joint chambers of the general assembly. His budget includes statutory increases…
Latest from the Legislature: Focus on SDE Commissioner, School Meals, and Aspiring Educators
During the legislative session, matters concerning education frequently come before lawmakers serving on not just the Education Committee but many other committees as well. Today the Executive and Legislative Nominations…
Teachers Tell State Board Special Education Is in Crisis
A burdensome and time-consuming system with numerous glitches that takes teachers away from their students and is leading educators to burn out and leave the profession—that’s how special education teachers…
Educators Tell Legislators Why Schools Need More Funding
Where you spend your money indicates where your values lie, CEA President Kate Dias told members of the legislature’s Education and Appropriations Committees today. “If we look at our checkbook…
Which Education Issues Are Legislators Addressing This Session? Listen to CEA’s Podcast to Find Out
Requiring a minimum starting salary for Connecticut teachers, ensuring more play-based learning, lessening the role of standardized tests, improving teacher evaluation—these are just some of the legislative initiatives that CEA…
CT Teacher of the Year Named Finalist for National Honor, Vows to Promote Teaching as Respected, Prestigious Career
“Carolyn is a rock star educator and one of the many hidden gems of Bristol. It was only a matter of time before the state and nation took notice,” said…
Teachers Share How to Fix the Educator Shortage—Join Them
There’s no silver bullet to solving the teacher shortage—the issue has to be addressed from many angles. Teachers need to be paid more, but they also need smaller class sizes,…