Contact Legislators: Support Fair Process for Educators
The Connecticut legislature is considering important legislation to strengthen fair process protections for Connecticut educators, and lawmakers need to hear directly from you.
New Teachers: Try Out the Power of CEA Membership at No Cost This Spring
From now through August 31, first-time active teachers can join CEA without paying dues until September 1. Try out union membership and experience the value, support, and community that comes with being part of your local and statewide union.
One Month to Go: Make Your Voice Heard at the Capitol
“With just over one month left in the legislative session, it’s the loudest voices that will get heard,” CEA President Kate Dias told members who attended CEA’s March Madness Virtual County Forum last night. She encouraged local leaders to schedule back-home meetings, respond to CEA action alerts, and come to CEA Lobby Day.
Turning Voice into Action: CEA Members Advance Equity and Leadership
At CEA’s Summit on Diversity nearly 100 educators from across the state joined together for a powerful day of connection, leadership, and storytelling focused on equity and belonging in education.
Jumpstart Your Local’s New Educator Orientation with a $500 Grant
Do you have a vision for a standout new educator orientation but you need a little support to bring it to life? CEA is offering a limited number of $500 grants to help local associations create welcoming, engaging experiences for new members.
Celebrating Connecticut School Librarians and a Statewide Spirit of Collaboration
The Connecticut Association of School Librarians has been named the 2026 Chapter of the Year by the American Association of School Librarians. CASL was recognized in part for its leadership and collaboration with other stakeholders to pass Connecticut’s Freedom to Read law in 2025.
Your Civics Classroom Could Take the National Stage
The American Civic Education Teacher Awards celebrate outstanding educators who bring civics, government, and public policy to life in their classrooms. If you teach about the U.S. Constitution, Congress, or how pubic policy decisions are made at the state and local levels, this is your chance to be recognized.
Where New Teachers Find Their Voice and Their Community
“Today presents a really important moment to learn from one another,” CEA President Kate Dias told the 150 attendees gathered for CEA’s Early Career Educator Conference. Teachers had the opportunity to meet colleagues from across the state and choose from among 11 different workshops on a wide range of topics.
Show Up for Students, Speak Out for Schools
Across Connecticut, educators are coming together on Saturday, March 28, for No Kings rallies in more than 40 cities and towns—raising a collective voice for strong public schools and the students they serve.
Interested in Global Learning? Apply for a Fellowship With an International Field Study
Are you interested in professional development focused on global learning? Apply for The NEA Foundation’s Global Learning Fellowship!