When Was the Last Time You Talked to Your Legislators?
Do your state senator and state representative know who you are? Thanks to a meeting over coffee on a recent Saturday, Senator Toni Boucher now knows the names and faces…
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on Senate Approval of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education
We thank all our teachers, parents, and the public for their tireless efforts—the rallies, the flood of phone calls, and the deluge of emails—in opposition to Betsy DeVos as secretary…
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on Governor’s Teacher Retirement Budget Proposal
Governor Malloy’s budget proposal recognizes the value of Connecticut teachers and the state’s financial obligation to them, but the plan to create a partnership for teacher pension contributions with cities…
Be Ready to Act to Support Public Education: Join Your Colleagues
The unprecedented number of calls and emails U.S. senators have received in opposition to the nomination of Betsy DeVos for secretary of education make it clear that teachers understand the…
Teachers Reject Immigration Ban: Read Statement from CEA President
The executive order President Donald Trump signed Friday banning immigrants and refugees from seven majority-Muslim countries has teachers expressing condemnation and outrage. CEA President Sheila Cohen said, Teachers strive to…
Teachers Continue Push Against DeVos on Last Day Before Committee Vote
Odds may not be in their favor, but teachers are continuing to stand strong against the nomination of Betsy Devos for U.S. secretary of education. The Senate Health, Education, Labor,…
Groundhog Day for the Classroom
On February 2, Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow—or not. Explore light and shadow in math, science, and art lessons and have fun with the following collection of groundhog games…
Display Your Students’ Artwork at CEA in Hartford!
CEA headquarters in Hartford proudly displays student artwork on a monthly rotating basis, and we invite your school to create our next display. Our artwork display area is 4′ high…
President Trump Says Education System Leaves Students ‘Deprived of All Knowledge’
Surprising many education observers, President Donald Trump mentioned public schools during his inaugural address today—but not in a way that pleased students, parents, or teachers. Saying that “Americans want great…
You’re Invited: CEA County Forums Start Next Week
The 2017 Connecticut General Assembly session opened on January 4. Find out what’s new and what’s brewing in public education policy, funding, and more. Attend a CEA County Forum near…