More Free Online Training for CEA Members
Sign up for one or all of CEA’s upcoming webinars via the links below. To receive notice of future online training for CEA members, subscribe to BlogCEA. ‘The Big Seven’:…
Teachers Talk. Education Commissioner Listens.
“It’s unconscionable what we’re doing to these kids,” said a kindergarten teacher who described long days of math, reading, and writing instruction, with no opportunities for play. “I am voiceless,”…
Wellness Workshop Helps Teachers Recognize, Address Their Students’ Stress—and Their Own
As the number of students dealing with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) has increased, so has the incidence and severity of disruptive behaviors in classrooms. And that, experts say, has led…
Reading Bus Brings the Joy of Reading Home to Connecticut Students
“This motivates me to read more,” said Dayana Yanes, aboard a big blue bus parked outside Mayberry Elementary School this morning. The East Hartford fourth-grader was one of dozens of…
Learn About Different Bargaining Strategies for Better Results
When will your next contract be negotiated, and how can you be sure you get the salary, benefits, and working conditions you deserve? Come to CEA’s Negotiations Conference in Farmington…
Teachers Bring Their ‘A Game’ at UConn Football Homecoming
Educators from every corner of the state came together at CEA’s first-ever teacher tailgate party this weekend at UConn football’s homecoming game. More than 100 teachers, friends, and family members…
Don’t Miss These Social & Networking Events for Early-Career Educators
One of the best things you can do for yourself as an early-career educator is make time to socialize with other new teachers. Join us for free food, networking, and…
3 Things to Know from CEA Meeting With DCF Commissioner
Monday night marked the start of a promising new relationship between Connecticut educators and the Department of Children and Families as DCF Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes and several of her…
CEA Meetings Happening Now Around the State. Get Involved.
CEA’s first round of 2019-2020 county forum meetings is running now through Oct. 30. Meet with your colleagues and local union leaders to hear about issues impacting education and your…
Lessons on Involvement and Activism Focus of CEA-Retired Conference
“As you know, many groups out there in the wider world, don’t like unions but they also don’t like pensions. They’re out to cut down pensions and undermine them in…