School Funding Still in Question: Legislators Need to Hear from You
Legislators may vote on a new state budget this week. A new plan unveiled by Governor Malloy would lessen the school funding cuts that were part of his executive order,…
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on Governor’s Latest Budget Proposal
Educators across Connecticut urge legislators to quickly pass a budget that includes these essential principles: Protect local school budgets and the education of all children Maintain critical services for families…
How to Support Students Impacted by Plan to End DACA
President Trump today announced he plans to end the Obama administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program—which will upend the lives of more than 800,000 children and young adults…
This Labor Day, Learn More About the Labor Movement and Unions
Labor Day weekend is a great opportunity to enjoy end-of-summer activities and visit with family and friends, but it’s also an important time to remember why unions are so vital.…
Watch How the Windsor Community Celebrates Back-to-School
In Windsor, the whole family gets involved when it’s back-to-school time! Ahead of the official start to the school year, teachers at John F. Kennedy welcomed students and parents into…
Donate to Help Educators Affected by Hurricanes
As the 2017 Hurricane season continues, so does the need for help after hurricane Maria’s devastation in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Members like you stepped up to raise funds…
Marlborough Teachers Welcome Families Back-to-School
Students at Marlborough Elementary School start school today but many had a chance to preview the year ahead at a meet-and-greet yesterday morning. Teachers opened their classrooms to students and…
Magnet School Teachers Ready for Students’ Return
Students at the Glastonbury-East Hartford Elementary Magnet School will be starting their new school year tomorrow morning, however their teachers have already been back at school for a week—working hard…
This School Year, We All Must Come Together for Our Students
That unique feeling of excitement mixed with a pinch of nervousness can only mean one thing—a new school year is starting here in Connecticut. Students are filling their backpacks and…
CREC Teachers Gather for Start of New School Year
CREC faculty and staff work at 26 different schools around the Greater Hartford area, but this morning they all came together in one place to celebrate the beginning of a…