Roundup of CEA Rally Coverage
A story about CEA rallies by CTNewsJunkie, a political news site read by policymakers, was the most read article on the site last week. Lawmakers have been hearing from teachers…
Teachers Rally Again Tonight at the State Capitol
Teachers tonight rallied for public education at the State Capitol urging legislators to get reform done right. Tonight’s event mirrored yesterday’s impactful rally where teachers emphasized that their voices need…
New Teachers Learn About Participating in Democratic Process
Legislative lessons taught at CEA conference “Governor Malloy was supportive of education in Stamford, and teachers supported him in the election. Now we are asking, ‘what happened?’” said Stamford teacher…
Still Time to Sign Up for a Reforum
CEA members are packing hotel conference rooms across the state as they participate in reforums that give them opportunities to learn, talk, and plan for their legislative advocacy roles in…
Education Commissioner Impressed With CommPACT Success
“I see a spirit of collaboration, achievement and possibilities,” said State Department of Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor during his visit to Bassick High School in Bridgeport today, where he saw…
Help Students in Need Through Holiday Bear Project
You can make a difference in the lives of Connecticut public school children by participating in the 2011 Holiday Bear Project, sponsored by CEA’s charitable organization, the Connecticut Education Foundation(CEF).…
CT Healthcare Experts Answer Retired Teachers’ Questions
Over 200 retired teachers had their healthcare questions and concerns addressed Tuesday by state experts at a CEA-Retired meeting in Southington. CEA-Retired President Jon-Paul Roden said, “Healthcare issues are always…
Reasons Aplenty to Boost Investment in Teaching Profession
Continued investment and public support for public schools stimulate economic prosperity, promote student achievement, and improve home values. That was the message delivered by a leading Connecticut economist and CEA’s…
Collaboration With Teachers Key to Effective School Reform
Governor Dannel P. Malloy praised teachers today, saying “they go above and beyond every day for their students,” when he addressed 500 educators at a CEA leadership conference in Uncasville. The…
CEA Members Ready to Begin Work in Chicago
Connecticut teachers have arrived in Chicago and are ready to get down to business at the NEA Representative Assembly (RA). The NEA RA is the world’s largest democratic deliberative assembly. …