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.
Education and Child Care: Not an Either/Or
Education leaders and early childhood advocates push back on Governor Ned Lamont’s plan to pull millions of dollars earmarked for Connecticut’s K-12 schools.
Stamford Comes Together to Support Teachers, Students
Teachers rallying outside the Stamford Board of Education meeting last night were joined by parents, students, and other community supporters urging the superintendent and board members to reject adding a sixth class to high school educators’ load.
Connecticut Teachers Honored for Excellence, Bringing Lessons to Life
Connecticut’s 2024 Teacher of the Year and district honorees were recognized at a ceremony celebrating the talented professionals who make learning come alive.
Burnout Is Real: 98% of Teachers; Better Pay, Treatment Needed Now
Nearly two months into the school year, many Connecticut classrooms are without certified teachers, and a CEA survey released this afternoon gets to the root of the problem: a continued failure to address systemic issues in the state’s public schools.
Lockdown Drills: Tragedy, Reality of Today’s Classrooms
“We think about it at the beginning of the year when we’re setting up our classrooms. We think about it when there’s an incident,” CEA President Kate Dias told NPR’s Catherin Shen in an interview about school shootings and the lockdown drills meant to keep children and teachers safe.
Norwich Teachers Rally for Change, Vow to Keep Fighting
Norwich teachers and community supporters turned out in force to call for an end to the hostile environment created by the district’s top administrators.
Our Vote Goes to…You!
Have you ever thought about running for office? NEA’s all-expenses-paid See Educators Run training program can be your launching pad. Apply by October 1.
How Two Outdated Laws Affect Your Retirement (And How You Can Fix It)
Have you ever worked a second job? Is teaching your second career? Is a spouse’s Social Security income part of your retirement calculation? Your retirement income could be drastically reduced by two federal laws more than 40 years old.