Your Right to Representation
As a union member, you have the right to have union representation with you at any meeting with an administrator at which you have a reasonable expectation that discipline of…
Fixing Social Security for Teachers
Congressman John Larson has a bill before Congress that would repeal GPO and WEP, provisions that reduce or entirely eliminate Social Security benefits for teachers. Listen to Larson and Preston local President Susan Strader discuss how Larson’s bill will help teachers on the latest episode of CEA’s podcast.
Teachers Win at the Polls
CEA members turned out in big ways for education friendly candidates this fall. From door knocking and phone banking to texting, writing post cards, attending rallies, and poll standing, their…
Connecticut Residents Credit Teachers with Who They Are Today
American Education Week presents everyone with an opportunity to celebrate public education and honor the individuals who are making a difference in students’ lives. Here in Connecticut, people from a variety of occupations are sharing what they have achieved because of a teacher.
Calling All Presenters!
Do you enjoy presenting? Would you like to help support our newer teachers? The CEA Membership Training and Conference Committee is looking to expand the sessions available to members attending…
Schools Across Connecticut Honor Veterans
Veterans’ Day is tomorrow, and teachers in schools across Connecticut have been recognizing the contributions of military veterans with their students.
Your Donation Can Make a Child’s Holiday Brighter
As the weather turns colder and you think about the upcoming festive season, consider brightening a child’s holiday by contributing to the Connecticut Education Foundation’s (CEF) Holiday Bear program.
Sharing Fond Memories of How Teachers Inspire
Watch videos of educators talking with their former students who share how their teachers encouraged them and inspired their career choices.
State Finds Killingly Board of Education Abdicated Responsibility, Orders Inquiry
Killingly students, parents, and educators are celebrating an important step in the right direction today after the State Board of Education unanimously voted to order an inquiry into the Killingly…
Find Out Where the Candidates Stand
There’s only one week left until Election Day, and candidates who will have a big say on the future of public education are on the ballot.