For Bridgeport Building Rep, History Is the Best Teacher
When Amy Broad, a building rep at Bridgeport’s Winthrop School, talks about union membership with teachers at her school, she puts it in a historical context. Without the sacrifice of…
7 Techniques for Managing End-of-Year Stress
Although many people think the weeks leading up to summer break are a breeze for educators, it is, in fact, one of the most stressful times of the year. “There’s…
15 Travel Hacks to Save Money on Every Aspect of Your Vacation
Planning any travel this summer? NEA Member Benefits can help you on the budget front. Savvy shoppers know that there are dozens of travel hacks to save money on your…
State Board of Ed Moves Forward With Revoking Path Academy Charter
The State Board of Education today voted unanimously to begin the revocation process for Path Academy Charter, a Windham school run by a charter management organization. An investigation by the…
Affordable Legal Advice on Personal Matters a Benefit of CEA Membership
CEA provides members with full legal protection in employment related matters. But in today’s complex world, simply having legal help for employment related matters isn’t enough. At one time or…
Legislators Pass Bill to Improve Classroom Safety
In an important step toward ensuring the safety of Connecticut students and teachers, the State House and Senate have both passed SB 453. It protects students and teachers in the…
Retired Teachers Applaud Legislative Funding, Ready to Stay Active and Engaged
“Those of you who went to retired lobby day, who reached out to your legislators, I can’t thank you enough,” CEA Executive Director Donald Williams told members of CEA-Retired gathered…
Students and Parents Show Teachers Their Thanks
Teachers deserve our appreciation each and every day, and today students and parents are making a special effort to extend their thanks to teachers on National Teacher Day. At CREC…
Contact Legislative Leaders Now and Urge Them to Roll Back the Teacher Tax
There are only five days left in the legislative session, and legislators need to act to roll back the 1 percent teacher tax. Please contact legislative leaders now, and urge…
Building Rep Says Member Engagement Is What Makes Unions Strong
Member engagement is vital to a strong union, says Darien Building Rep Katy Gale. When members are more engaged, she explains, they feel empowered and capable of effecting change. “My…