Teachers Pay Tribute to Veterans in North Haven
The Memorial Day parades are over, but the goodwill created by teachers who marched in the North Haven Memorial Day parade with 50 other civic and community groups lives on.…
CEA Complaint Cites Violations of State Law by Bridgeport Superintendent
Bridgeport School Superintendent Paul Vallas is breaking the law by not allowing teachers, parents, and community leaders to participate in the educational process as outlined in state statutes, according to…
Major Votes and Elections at CEA Annual Meeting
Nearly 400 delegates representing members in CEA’s 160 local affiliates voted on new business items, adopted Association policies, and elected a new CEA Treasurer, CEA Secretary, an NEA Director Alternate,…
A Salute to CT’s Teaching Professionals
On this, Teacher Appreciation Day, we want to thank all of you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication to making a real difference in students’ lives. As teachers ourselves,…
CEA Retirees Spring into Action to Protect the Teachers’ Health Insurance Fund
“Active and retired teachers need to get involved in issues of importance to the profession,” said Marsha Baretta, a retired South Windsor teacher. “And right now a key issue is…
CEA Tells Legislature Parental Engagement Key to Student Success
Parents are working longer hours today than in past decades, making it even more difficult to maintain a healthy balance between work and family activities. A balance between work and…
Young People Remember, Honor Sandy Hook
From bake sales to basketball tournaments, there’s been an outpouring of support for the Newtown community from across the state, nation, and world. The Sandy Hook Memorial and Scholarship Fund…
Two Initiatives Announced to Honor Newtown Community
The Connecticut Education Association (CEA) announced today that it has created the “Sandy Hook Memorial and Scholarship Fund” within the organization’s non-profit arm, the Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF). CEA President…
Four New Honorees Inducted into Southington High School’s Wall of Honor
“It’s called the Southington High School Wall of Honor, and it includes an incredible list of people who grew up in our town, graduated from our schools, and went on…
2013 Teacher of the Year Says Teaching Is All About the Connection
Passionate. That’s the word fellow teachers use to describe Blaise Messinger, a fifth-grade teacher at Cromwell’s Woodside Intermediate School and Connecticut’s 2013 Teacher of the Year. Educators, family, friends, and…