Jahana Hayes Wins 5th District Democratic Primary
Waterbury educator and 2016 National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes won the Democratic nomination for the 5th Congressional District seat last night. In her speech to cheering supporters in…
Making History
2016 National Teacher of the Year Wins 5th District Democratic Primary.
Teachers Rally for One of Their Own
Chanting “Labor is your neighbor,” dozens of union members—including fellow educators—gathered on the Meriden town green Saturday to show their support for teacher-turned-Congressional-candidate Jahana Hayes. Hayes is vying for the…
Teachers Support Teacher Running for Congress
“Jahana Hayes is someone who is not just pro-teacher but has a hands-on understanding of what goes into our profession, the things we need to be successful, and the challenges…
Help Shape the Future of Your Union: Get Involved With a CEA Committee or Commission
Members’ involvement and input are vitally important to the daily activities of CEA. As a member of a CEA commission or committee, you can share your ideas, work with other…
New CEA Treasurer Elected
The CEA Board of Directors last night elected Waterbury teacher Kevin Egan to the office of CEA treasurer. Egan, the president of the Waterbury Teachers Association, says he is committed…
CEA Endorses 2016 National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes for Congress
The National Education Association (NEA) Fund for Children and Public Education and the Connecticut Education Association (CEA) today announced the endorsement of Jahana Hayes for Congress in the state’s fifth Congressional District.
Meet Your New CEA President and Vice President
CEA’s new president and vice president officially began their terms this week, and they’re looking forward to working with members across the state to champion public education and the teaching…
Hear from CEA’s New President and Vice President
Watch video of CEA President Jeff Leake and CEA Vice President Tom Nicholas.
CEA Continues Push for Bill to Ensure Classroom Safety, Support for At-Risk Students
The legislature may have refused to override the governor’s veto of a crucial school safety bill earlier this summer, but it’s not an issue teachers will walk away from. CEA…