Legislators Fail Students; Undermine Safety and Support for At-Risk Students
CEA vows to continue to push for change and accountability.
Heartless Assault on Immigrants Must Stop
The following op-ed by CEA President Sheila Cohen was published by CTNewsJunkie today. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking scenes of parents being arrested along our country’s southern border as their…
Legislators Need to Hear from You
Thanks to the many teachers who reached out and shared their stories with lawmakers, the House and Senate overwhelmingly passed SB 453, An Act Concerning Classroom Safety and Disruptive Behavior.…
CEA Running Radio Ad Urging Veto Override
CEA is urging legislators, who overwhelmingly supported and passed An Act Concerning Classroom Safety and Disruptive Student Behavior, to override the governor’s veto. Without an override, Governor Malloy’s veto ensures…
Watch: Teachers Share Why Bridgeport Strike Still Relevant Today
What do the events of 40 years ago have to do with teachers’ lives today? A lot, it turns out. Active and retired teachers who gathered this May to commemorate…
Contact Your Legislators Today: Urge Them to Override the Governor’s Veto
Please contact your legislators and urge them to override the governor’s veto of SB 453, An Act Concerning Classroom Safety and Disruptive Behavior, now called Public Act 18-89. The bill…
Governor’s Veto Denies Support for Classroom Safety and Resources for Students in Need
With the swipe of his pen, Governor Malloy vetoed the best chance Connecticut has had to end the school-to-prison pipeline and reduce discriminatory discipline for students of color and special…
Despite Concerns, State Board of Ed Renews Charter School Contract
CEA has repeatedly drawn attention to the lack of financial accountability and oversight for charter management organizations (CMOs) in Connecticut. Despite concerns raised by CEA at yesterday’s State Board of…
Pressure from Superintendents May Lead Governor to Veto Aggressive Student Behavior Bill
Governor Malloy is deciding whether to sign or veto Senate Bill 453 An Act Concerning Classroom Safety and Disruptive Behavior, now called Public Act 18-89, and unfortunately, some superintendents are…
For Bridgeport Building Rep, History Is the Best Teacher
When Amy Broad, a building rep at Bridgeport’s Winthrop School, talks about union membership with teachers at her school, she puts it in a historical context. Without the sacrifice of…