Connecticut Education Foundation’s Holiday Bear Project Returns to Brighten the Holidays for Local Students in Need
CEF invites individuals and groups to sponsor a child or make a donation; sponsorships are accepted throughout the month of November.
State Department of Education Abdicates Responsibility Jeopardizes Student Safety and Learning
The education community in Stamford and across Connecticut is alarmed and deeply disappointed by the State Department of Education’s (SDE) ruling dismissing and declining to fully investigate serious complaints against the Stamford school superintendent.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on Court Orders Protecting School Funding
These two court victories defending critical funding for school mental health programs and comprehensive sexual health education are wins for every child’s right to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, supportive environment.
Educators and Advocates to be Honored at Connecticut Education Association’s 177th Anniversary Gala
CEA will celebrate 177 years of advocating for public education at its anniversary gala on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven.
Sign Up for the CEA Blood Drive!
Come give blood Wednesday, October 29 in Hartford. All donors will receive a $10 e-gift card and a chance to win a $5,000 prize.
Back-to-School Reveals Persistent Issues in Classrooms
Teachers and students are back in the classroom beginning a new school year, and a new CEA Back-to-School survey reveals persistent and worsening challenges plaguing educators, students, and public education that can’t be ignored.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on the 2025 Legislative Session
While this legislative session made progress on student-centered priorities including universal preschool, resources for special education services, and school funding, CEA is deeply disappointed that critical bills to support and protect educators were blocked without a vote.
Red Is the Color of the Day
Protect our kids. That’s the message thousands of teachers, parents, community members, elected officials, and others are sending across Connecticut today during CEA’s Champions for Public Education Day of Action, part of a national movement to support public schools.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on Governor Lamont’s Budget Address
Today, educators received some encouraging news, and we appreciate the steps taken to improve education and the recognition that more investment is needed in our schools. However, the governor’s budget proposal falls short of the bold, immediate action needed to address the urgent crises of special education funding and the teacher shortage facing our state.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on President Trump’s Expected Executive Order Eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and Expanding School Voucher Schemes
Public education is the backbone of our democracy, and as educators, our top priority is ensuring that every child—regardless of their zip code, background, or family income—receives a high-quality public education.