First Lady, NEA and AFT Leaders: ‘Thank You, Educators’
Dr. Jill Biden joined NEA President Becky Pringle and AFT President Randi Weingarten in a virtual address to the nation’s public school educators yesterday evening, thanking them for all they…
School Crisis: 74% of Teachers Consider Calling It Quits
A growing crisis in Connecticut’s public schools brought CEA leaders and elected officials together to focus on solutions ahead of the 2023 legislative session.
Teacher of the Year Ceremony Celebrates Connecticut’s Talented Educators
Teachers from more than 160 school districts across the state took the stage at The Bushnell yesterday in an event celebrating the importance of their profession and all its shining…
UConn Homecoming a Big Win for Students, Teachers
Over homecoming weekend, UConn football made history—and teachers from every corner of the state were at Rentschler Field to see it. With a final score of 13-3, the Huskies clinched…
Teachers, Represent!
Have you ever thought about becoming more involved in the work of your union? Nominations for delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly are being accepted now through December 1.
Knock, Knock, Knocking on Members’ Doors
All across the state, CEA leaders, staff, and members have been making calls, knocking on doors, and turning out at campaign events and rallies to elect legislative candidates who support…
Aspiring Educators Kick Off New School Year
Meet your future colleagues! At their first statewide meeting of the school year, student leaders of CEA’s Aspiring Educators program came together to self-reflect, get to know each other, and…
Holiday Bear Needs Your Help
Each year, the Connecticut Education Foundation’s (CEF) Holiday Bear provides gifts for children whose families are facing financial or other hardships. Children in need are nominated by their teachers, and…
CEA Seeks Teacher Applicant for State Advisory Council
A vacancy exists on the Connecticut Advisory Council for Teacher Professional Standards (CACTPS).
CEA, Congressional Leaders Denounce Politicians’ Plans to Cut Social Security
CEA President Kate Dias and other labor leaders joined Connecticut’s congressional delegation this morning in denouncing a plan to cut Medicare and Social Security benefits for millions of Americans.