V Is for Victory
Since 2021, the Stamford Education Association has been battling back against high school schedules that shortchange educators and students. Last night—after five years of nonstop organizing and advocacy—they prevailed.
Meet Your Legislators for Breakfast
Join teachers from across the state for the CEA Breakfast with Legislators this February 28. Talk directly with legislators about what’s going on in your classroom and share what you and your students need to be successful.
When Washington Walks Away, Connecticut Steps Up for Public Service Graduate Students
Recent changes to federal student loan policy are threatening to shut the door on graduate education for thousands of teachers, nurses, social workers, and other essential professionals. In response, Connecticut lawmakers are advancing a state-level solution designed to preserve access to affordable financing and protect the future of the state’s public service workforce.
One Year Later: How WEP/GPO Repeal Changed Teachers’ Lives
One year ago today, teachers and public servants secured a historic win: the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. When President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, decades of advocacy paid off—ending unjust penalties and finally delivering the full Social Security benefits educators had earned and long deserved.
Retired Educators Greet the Season of Giving
For proof that educators are educators for life, look no further than CEA-Retired. “You can take the teacher out of the classroom—sort of, sometimes!—but you can’t take the classroom out of the teacher,” jokes CEA-Retired President Mary-Beth Lang.
Looking to Treat Yourself This Holiday Season?
From T-shirts, coats, and sweatshirts to hats, onesies, umbrellas, travel mugs, and blankets, CEA’s swag store has something for everyone. Shop for yourself, colleagues, and family members, and feel good knowing that your purchases support the Connecticut Education Foundation.
A Year of Wins and Lessons—and What’s Next for CEA
In a special year-in-review episode of CEA’s podcast, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey reflect on the lessons of 2025—and look ahead to 2026.
“I Lived in My Car”: Why Unpaid Student Teaching Is Driving Aspiring Educators Out of the Profession
A new survey and policy brief released by the CEA Aspiring Educator Program underscore the financial hardship and deterrent to becoming an educator that unpaid student teaching represents.
Join the Conversation on School Safety and Security
Educators play a critical role in keeping schools safe, and an upcoming virtual session offers a timely opportunity to learn, ask questions, and be heard. Connecticut’s Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection will host virtual School Safety Office Hours tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17, at 3:30 p.m.
Save on Ski Trips, Sporting Events, Shows, Museum Memberships, and More
Wind down 2025 with savings available to you as a CEA member. Check out upcoming sporting events and shows—and even save on your next ski vacation or an annual membership at a Connecticut museum.