Don’t Be Left in the Dark
A great deal is happening at both the state and federal levels that impacts the teaching profession and your work with students. Learn how you can get involved in the…
New CEA Ad Campaign Puts Students, Teachers, and Public Schools in the Spotlight
Our public schools are filled with teachers who recognize each student’s true potential and provide the encouragement, inspiration, and support to help every student achieve, because every student matters and…
Third Town Joins CEA Injunction Against Implementation of Governor’s Executive Order
The town of Plainfield, as well as teachers and students in the town, have joined the injunction to prevent Governor Malloy from implementing his executive order and cutting $557 million…
Interview With CEA President to Air Sunday on Local Radio Stations
From the state’s failure to pass a budget to CEA’s Holiday Bear program, CEA President Sheila Cohen discusses a wide range of education issues in a radio interview airing this…
CEA Seeking Injunction: Executive Order Violates State Law
The Connecticut Education Association today announced it is seeking an injunction to prevent Governor Malloy from implementing his executive order and cutting $557 million in education funding to cities and…
Celebrating Our Building Rep Superheroes!
Building reps are often a teacher’s first point of contact when questions arise—ranging from practical matters to sensitive subjects. They are their colleagues’ contract enforcer, organizer, and spokesperson. A building…
Statement From CEA President Sheila Cohen on State Budget Veto
With today’s veto of the Republican budget, CEA is calling on legislators to convene immediately to create a real bipartisan budget that works for all of us and invests in…
Governor Malloy Wrong on Teacher Tax
Governor Malloy shocked teachers in Connecticut today when he refused to rule out supporting a Teacher Tax. He also misspoke when he said he had not heard from teachers regarding…
Waterbury Teachers Welcome New Colleagues
More than 400 Waterbury teachers attended a new teacher social Friday, to welcome new colleagues to the district. The new teacher social is held every year as an ice breaker…
Wallingford Teacher’s STEM Enrichment Program Receives $100,000 Grant
When Pond Hill Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Christopher Stone founded the CT STEM Academy in Wallingford in 2012, he got a big assist from his state teachers union. The Connecticut…