Middle School Teachers: Soccer and STEM Field Trip Opportunity
Interested in bringing students to a STEM showcase and Hartford Athletic Exhibition Match this spring? Fill out the interest form by Feb. 28.
Why Connecticut Needs a Freedom to Read Bill
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Senator Bob Duff and school library media specialist Jenny Lussier, strong supporters of Senate Bill 1271 An Act Concerning School and Public Libraries, talk about why this legislation is needed and is receiving strong support from educators, parents, and legislators alike.
Come Learn How to Best Support LGBTQ+ Youth
Join other educators at a free 90-minute workshop on March 20, where you’ll learn about the challenges facing queer youth and how you can be an ally.
Learn About New Laws Concerning Special Education and Challenging Student Behaviors
Navigating the complexities of special education and addressing challenging student behaviors can be overwhelming. There are new laws that you need to be aware of that can help you in the classroom.
Aspiring Educators Share Challenges to Becoming a Teacher from Low Pay to Inadequate Support
A dozen CEA Aspiring Educators shared with Education Committee Co-Chair Rep. Jennifer Leeper and Co-Vice Chair Rep. Kevin Brown how difficult the path to teaching is today with costs that mount during unpaid student teaching and low salaries once they finally enter the profession and begin to pay back student loans.
School Librarians Unite for the Right to Read
Dozens of CEA members testified in support of a bill, crafted by library media specialists, that would ensure every school library has clear policies on how book collections are developed and reviewed.
CEA Leaders in D.C. to Fight for Students and Teachers
CEA leaders have joined colleagues from across the country in Washington, D.C., this week to remind Congress of the vital role public schools play in our democracy.
A Tribute to the Heart of Education
Southington Magazine interviews Eric Galviano, a fourth grade teacher a Flanders Elementary School.
Stay Up to Date on the Changing Education Landscape
From the impact of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education to concerns about being challenged for using a student’s preferred pronouns, teachers have many questions about the rapidly changing education landscape.
CEA Members Speak Out at Breakfast with Legislators
Two hundred CEA members and lawmakers came together for CEA’s Breakfast with Legislators, which allowed members to share their firsthand experience with the special education crisis, the need to raise teacher salaries, ensuring fairness in the workplace, and more.