Parents Criticize Governor’s Education Proposals in New CEA TV Ad
Parents from across the state are outraged over plans by the governor and some legislators to balance the state budget on the backs of their children and teachers. They are…
Watch East Hartford Community Speak Out
“I can tell just by looking at this crowd that Betsy DeVos messed with the wrong district,” East Hartford Education Association President Annie Irvine told the more than 200 students,…
East Hartford Stands Strong for Public Education
“DeVos Wrong, East Hartford Strong!” That was the chant from more than 200 teachers, paraprofessionals, students, parents, and community members gathered on the front lawn of East Hartford High School…
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on DeVos’s Attack on East Hartford Public Schools
Betsy DeVos’s attack on East Hartford Public Schools is alarming, demoralizing, and unwarranted—but not unexpected from a woman who is totally unqualified and unfit to serve as U.S. Secretary of…
Retired Teachers Urged to Speak Out, Contact Legislators
“How our pensions are funded is extremely important,” CEA-Retired President Gloria Brown told her colleagues this morning. “Get on the phone, send a letter or an email to your legislators.…
Middle and High School Students Learn What it Takes to Be a Teacher
“You have come from all corners of the state—I’m happy to see so many middle and high schools represented,” Dr. Zulma R. Toro told students gathered this morning for the…
CEA President Tells Teachers: “If We Engage, We Will Make a Difference”
The many challenges confronting public education on both the state and national level can at times feel overwhelming. CEA President Sheila Cohen told delegates to the CEA Representative Assembly (RA)…
Education Advocate and Former Legislative Leader to Assume Administrative Helm of State’s Largest Teacher Organization
The CEA Board of Directors has appointed accomplished policymaker and education advocate Donald E. Williams Jr., as the organization’s new executive director. The position is currently held by Mark Waxenberg,…
State Auditors Find Lack of Oversight for Charter Management Organizations
A State of Connecticut internal audit of the State Department of Education (SDOE) released today, found that there are no safeguards in place to ensure that charter school management organizations…
May 18 Rally
Given the uncertainty and continually changing elements of the state budget, the Keep Your Promise Rally scheduled for May 18 has been postponed. We will review and update you on…