Teacher, Beware
If you receive an offer promising union benefits without union membership—or money back in exchange for your signature or personal information—don’t be fooled.
Teachers to Town Leaders: Fund Our Schools
As cities and towns face the loss of federal COVID funding, rising education costs, and other fiscal challenges, CEA is working with local teachers’ unions to ensure budget shortfalls don’t land on the shoulders of Connecticut’s children and teachers.
Educators of Color Come Together
Teaching is demanding work, and for educators of color, that experience—and the path to leadership—comes with hurdles few others experience or even see. CEA’s Summit on Diversity explored these and other topics, with personal stories of hardship, inspiration, and success.
Teachers Deserve Just Cause
Unlike most other school employees, teachers work without the benefit of a “just cause” standard for termination. which opens the door to arbitrary discipline and unfair treatment. Legislators have until May 8 to fix this double standard, and you can help.
National Healthy Schools Day Puts Spotlight on Indoor Air
Marking National Healthy Schools Day, Connecticut’s School Indoor Air Quality Working Group called on policymakers to continue funding and prioritizing healthy teaching and learning environments for the state’s public school educators, staff, and students.
10-Minute Meeting: How to Handle a RIF
Uncertainty surrounding education budgets often leads to nonrenewal or reduction in force (RIF) notices in the spring. These must be provided in writing no later than May 1. If teachers…
County Forums a Space for Ideas, Dialogue on Education
CEA members gathered last night for the first of several county forums being held across the state, many of them featuring guest legislators.
Dialing Back on School Cell Phones
Pilot studies in Connecticut demonstrate academic, emotional, and social benefits of restricting students’ cell phone use.
Thousands of Books Collected at Read Across Connecticut
Fans of Dr. Seuss are no strangers to rainy day fun, and his birthday was the perfect occasion to share the joy of reading.
At CEA’s Breakfast with Legislators, Teachers Tell It Like It Is
CEA’s second annual Breakfast with Legislators was a chance for members to share their stories and ensure that their needs are front and center this legislative session.