Happy Thanksgiving
As our national day for giving thanks approaches, I cannot help but think of what a challenging time this has been and will continue to be for so many of…
Statement From CEA President Sheila Cohen on Governor Signing Bipartisan Budget into Law
The governor yesterday signed the bipartisan budget into law, ending the draconian education cuts made under his Executive Order. The new budget restores essential ECS funding to cities and towns…
Statement From CEA President Sheila Cohen on Passage of Bipartisan State Budget
CEA’s fight for a fair budget that invests in public education has ended in the legislature with a bipartisan agreement that does not substantially cut ECS funding or shift the…
New CEA Ad Campaign Puts Students, Teachers, and Public Schools in the Spotlight
Our public schools are filled with teachers who recognize each student’s true potential and provide the encouragement, inspiration, and support to help every student achieve, because every student matters and…
Third Town Joins CEA Injunction Against Implementation of Governor’s Executive Order
The town of Plainfield, as well as teachers and students in the town, have joined the injunction to prevent Governor Malloy from implementing his executive order and cutting $557 million…
Governor Malloy Wrong on Teacher Tax
Governor Malloy shocked teachers in Connecticut today when he refused to rule out supporting a Teacher Tax. He also misspoke when he said he had not heard from teachers regarding…
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on DeVos’s Attack on East Hartford Public Schools
Betsy DeVos’s attack on East Hartford Public Schools is alarming, demoralizing, and unwarranted—but not unexpected from a woman who is totally unqualified and unfit to serve as U.S. Secretary of…
New CEA TV Ad Amplifies Calls to Invest in All Public Schools
A new CEA public awareness TV ad featuring CEA members and Connecticut students starts playing on Connecticut TV stations this week. The spot highlights the need for the state to…
Timeline for Foundations of Reading Survey Delayed
A message from CEA President Sheila Cohen regarding the Foundations of Reading Survey. I am forwarding to you a memo from the State Department of Education that was sent to…
Welcome Back!
A message to teachers from CEA President Sheila Cohen I extend my warmest wishes to you and welcome you back to a school year filled with hope and opportunity, a…