Is a Marathon on Your Bucket List?
With summer vacation around the bend, it’s a great time to think about checking off an item or two on your bucket list. If running a road race is one…
Your Advocacy Made the Difference This Legislative Session
The 2019 Connecticut legislative session ended at midnight last night, and, thanks to your advocacy, we were successful at achieving some of our top priorities. Watch CEA Executive Director Don…
Granby Building Reps Create Tracking System to Address Disruptive Student Behavior
Megan Proto and Kierstan Pestana teach math and science on the same fourth-grade team at Wells Road Intermediate School in Granby—and they make a great team when it comes to…
Educator Certification Shortage Areas for 2019-20
If you’re working under an endorsement that is considered a shortage area you may be eligible for benefits such as loan forgiveness and mortgage assistance. Based on a survey done in the fall,…
At Representative Assembly, CEA President’s Message Focuses on Strength in Solidarity, Diversity
The 171st CEA Representative Assembly continued Saturday morning, with nearly 400 delegates—teachers from every part of the state—in attendance. Addressing delegates as CEA president for the first time, veteran Cheshire…
Teachers Honored, Officers Elected at CEA RA
Nearly 400 teachers gathered at the Mohegan Sun Expo and Convention Center last night to begin setting policy and electing new leaders at the 171st Connecticut Education Association Representative Assembly…
Legislators Need to Hear from You: No Cost Shift
Legislators are still considering a proposal to shift the cost of teacher retirement onto cities and towns—and they need to hear from you. If this plan passes there will be…
Thank You for Your Dedication to Your Students and Your Profession!
This week students, families, and communities around Connecticut are expressing their gratitude to teachers, and we want to extend our thanks for all that you do. Your dedication to your…
Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in Favor of New Milford Teachers
A four-year court case regarding a contract violation by the New Milford Board of Education against its teachers ended last Friday with a ruling in favor of the teachers. In…
Danbury’s #RedforEd Campaign Targets Education Budget
A budget that continues to shortchange students was the catalyst for Danbury teachers to pull on their #RedforEd T-shirts and kick off their spring break at a public hearing. Last…