New CEA Treasurer Elected
The CEA Board of Directors last night elected Waterbury teacher Kevin Egan to the office of CEA treasurer. Egan, the president of the Waterbury Teachers Association, says he is committed…
10 Must-See TED Talks for Educators
TED Talks are a source of inspiration, knowledge, and motivation for countless educators. Dig deeper to find more, but here are ten presentation teachers may find most useful and informative.…
6 Steps to Hassle-free Home Improvements
A well-planned, well-executed upgrade can add comfort, convenience, beauty and value to your home. Unfortunately, not all improvement projects turn out well. We’ve all heard horror stories of contractors who…
Meet Your New CEA President and Vice President
CEA’s new president and vice president officially began their terms this week, and they’re looking forward to working with members across the state to champion public education and the teaching…
CEA Continues Push for Bill to Ensure Classroom Safety, Support for At-Risk Students
The legislature may have refused to override the governor’s veto of a crucial school safety bill earlier this summer, but it’s not an issue teachers will walk away from. CEA…
CEA Member Appreciation Days at the Hartford Yard Goats Coming Up Soon!
Back by popular demand, the Hartford Yard Goats are holding two more CEA Teacher Appreciation Days this baseball season—Friday, July 27 and Friday, August 24—with discounted tickets and fireworks after each game.…
How You Can Stay #UnionStrong in Response to Janus
Those who seek to weaken unions and the middle class may think they scored a victory with the recent decision in the Janus case, but more than ever union members…
Connecticut Educators Reenergized by Work at NEA RA, Ready to Face New Challenges
Delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly (RA) are ready to utilize the power of the burgeoning Red for Ed movement to meet new challenges to public education head on. After…
Path Academy Surrenders Charter, Will Close
The State Board of Education received notice this week that Path Academy, a Windham school run by a charter management organization, will voluntarily surrender its charter. Earlier this spring an investigation…
CEA Members Inspired by Former Political Prisoner’s Commitment to Students
Standing up for students and the teaching profession is central to what it means to be a teacher, but in some places around the world, it can land you in…