Back-to-School Prep a Family Affair
Even before their first official day back, many teachers spend days preparing their classrooms, supplies, and lessons. This Monday was the first day Bridgeport schools were opened up so teachers…
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on Governor’s Plan to Cut $557 Million in Education Funding in 139 Districts
Governor Malloy’s plan to cut $557 million in education funding would leave school budgets severely out of balance and schools unable to provide quality education for Connecticut’s students. This plan…
Teachers Reaching Out to Teachers
What’s the biggest issue in your school or district for you as a teacher? How can your union help support you? These were some of the questions posed to CEA…
Students and Teachers Biggest Losers in Budget Crisis: Legislators Urged to Pass a Budget That Invests in Education
Cutting school programs, laying off teachers and administrators, diminishing resources, and increasing class sizes. These are just some of the actions school districts across Connecticut have already taken to prepare…
Calling All Local Association Treasurers & Membership Chairs!
The work of treasurers and membership chairs is vital to every local Association—and these aren’t easy jobs. CEA will provide important information and support for ALL treasurers and membership chairs…
New at Summer Leadership: Mini Sessions
Sometimes good things come in small packages—and that was the case on the final day of CEA’s 2017 Summer Leadership Conference. Day 3 featured a packed morning and afternoon of…
Building Connections, Strength at CEA Summer Leadership
In her opening remarks at the 2017 CEA Summer Leadership Conference, President Sheila Cohen told a packed ballroom, “All of you represent the equalizers in our society, the igniting sparks…
CEA-Retired Member’s Work Highlighted by NEA
NEA Today is featuring retired educators who are still making a difference—and one of those highlighted is Connecticut’s own Jon-Paul Roden. A former CEA-Retired president, Roden was recently elected to…
Charter Discriminates, Penalizes Needy Public School Children
The following op-ed by CEA President Sheila Cohen appeared in the print edition of the Hartford Courant, July 30, 2017. Every parent and student in Connecticut should be outraged over the continued…
Speak Up to Protect Public Education and Your Retirement
Legislators decided to delay yesterday’s budget vote, giving you more time to speak out against actions that would hurt your students, your school, your retirement, and your future. Your voice…