A Seat at the Diner Table: Educators Share Funding Realities
WICC Radio’s Melissa in the Morning is wrapping up the second annual Diner Tour tomorrow, meeting members of the public in diners around Fairfield County.
Silence Isn’t Neutral: Speaking Up for Educators, Unions, and Civil Liberties
“I’m so proud to stand here with you this afternoon as we continue to fight for our civil liberties, our right to peaceful protest, and our need to stand up for those who can’t,” CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey told the crowd gathered on the New Haven Green Sunday for the CT Civil Liberties Defense Rally.
CEA Represents at Annual Pride Celebration
For the second year in a row, CEA members, leaders, and staff took part in Connecticut’s largest pride festival, which brought thousands out to Middletown’s Main Street in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
CEA Pride in Action: Resources, Marches, and Making Schools Welcoming for All
On the latest episode of CEA’s Podcast, Kimberly D’Auria and Tiffany Bardos share what the CEA Pride Committee has been up to this year and how teachers can make sure their district, school, and classroom are welcoming and inclusive places for students and staff alike.
CEA Helps Teacher Recoup Thousands in Retirement Benefits
Manchester teacher Greg Vickers prepared carefully for retirement and was therefore shocked to learn his annual pension would be reduced by thousands of dollars. Luckily CEA Educational Issues Specialist Elizabeth Sked was able to step in and make sure Vickers received the full monthly pension benefit he’s entitled to.
Play and Purpose: CEF’s Work Featured on Channel 3
CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey and her dog Nash made a recent appearance on WFSB Channel 3’s Amazing K9 Duos segment to talk about the important work CEF is doing to bring play into the classroom.
Fore the Kids: Join or Sponsor CEF’s 30th Annual Charity Golf Event
The Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF), CEA’s charitable arm, is hosting its annual golf tournament to benefit Connecticut children in need on July 14, and, whether or not you golf, all CEA members are invited to participate and support CEF.
Don’t Let the House Fail Educators
Time is running out, and educators across the state are still waiting for the basic fairness and protections the “Just Cause” bill would provide.
Split Board, United Opposition: Stamford Students, Parents, and Teachers Continue Schedule Fight
Despite the continued opposition of the entire Stamford Public School Community to a schedule change for the high schools, several members of the Board of Education continue to refuse to listen to their constituents.
Flat Funding, Real Consequences: New London Marches for School Funding
Students, teachers, and community members from across New London marched across the city and rallied to bring attention to the city council’s flat-funding of the education budget.