CEA-Retired Fall Issues Conference
CEA-Retired is holding its annual fall conference September 21 at the Aqua Turf Club. Every year CEA-Retired brings in speakers who address a variety of topics with CEA-R members. This…
Labor Day 2010: A Time to Honor All of Us
The hardships facing American workers have come sharply into focus during the current recession. Many have lost jobs, are underemployed, or are worried about possible unemployment. The American labor movement…
East Hartford’s Newest Teachers Back to School
Most students in Connecticut start their school year next week, however most teachers have already gone back to school — preparing their classrooms and engaging in professional development training. Yesterday…
New School Year Brings Both Hope and Uncertainty
I’ve laid low this summer, mostly watching the long drawn out run up to final passage of the so-called EduJobs bill in the Senate. Secretary Duncan has kept his promise…
Waiting for Jobs Bill Details
CEA representatives and school superintendents from across the state turned out this morning in Hartford to get details about when and how the $110 million in new federal jobs money…
CEA Statement on Connecticut Primary Results
All eyes now are on the November general election in the wake of Dan Malloy’s win yesterday in Connecticut’s Democratic gubernatorial primary. Both Malloy and his former opponent, Ned Lamont,…
U.S. House Approves Funding for Teacher Jobs
The U.S. House of Representatives on August 10 approved legislation containing emergency funds to help states cope with the Great Recession and stave off massive layoffs of educators. The legislation…
Primary Day in Connecticut – Remember to Vote!
If you are a registered Democrat or Republican please remember to vote in today’s primary. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Don’t know where to vote? You…
Senate Passes Education Jobs Bill – Vote in the House on Tuesday
Yesterday the Senate passed legislation to save over 138,000 education jobs. Thank you so much for all your calls and emails to your Senators! Both Dodd and Lieberman voted yes…
Call Your Senators This Weekend and Monday to Save Education Jobs
Towns in Connecticut are facing hard economic times and you or your colleagues may be facing layoffs. Fewer teachers means larger class sizes and less individual attention for Connecticut’s students.…