CEA Staff, Members Roll Up Their Sleeves to Help Others
Dozens of CEA staff and members donated and volunteered at the first-ever blood drive hosted by CEA.
Guidance for Educators on Immigration Issues
A federal shift in immigration policies has raised questions for many Connecticut educators as to what these changes mean for them and their students. Check out resources available to educators.
Special Education in Crisis: Legislators Hear Why Overhaul Is Needed
Special education in Connecticut is facing a crisis, and today at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, stakeholders and legislators held a press conference to share recommendations for addressing some of the most pressing issues in special education.
State Steps In, Invites Teacher Input into Improvements for Bridgeport Schools
The Connecticut State Board of Education voted unanimously on Wednesday to step in and help address the needs of Bridgeport Public Schools, which have been plagued by a shortage of educators, lack of resources and financial transparency, and more.
Grassroots Works: Lessons from the WEP/GPO Repeal Victory
In episode 50 of CEA’s podcast, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn Delancey talk with Bette Marafino, president of the Connecticut Alliance for Retired Americans, and Mary-Beth Lang, vice-president of CEA Retired, about celebrating WEP/GPO repeal, how we got here, and what’s next.
Help California Educators Impacted by Wildfires
Find out how to support our fellow educators, members of the California Teachers Association, who have lost their homes to wildfires in recent weeks.
Educating Connecticut: Channel 8 News Special Takes In-Depth Look at Issues Facing Teachers
“Education is a right, not a privilege, and we need to fund it,” Manchester high school math teacher James Tierinni tells WTNH Channel 8 anchor Laura Hutchinson in a key takeaway from an interview airing tonight.
Honoring Dr. King: Using Literature to Foster Meaningful Conversations About Race in the Classroom
On Monday we commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of advocating for racial and economic equality and justice for communities of color. It’s the perfect time of year to commit to making the world a more just place and having positive conversations about race with our students.
State Board Gives Initial Approval to New Charter Schools Amid Concerns Over Equity and Funding
The State Board of Education has granted initial certificates to five new state charter schools. Whether the schools eventually open depends on if the state legislature provides the necessary funding.
Lawmakers Announce Education Will Be Top Priority This Legislative Session
At their first press conference of the legislative session, House and Senate Democrats today announced that education and housing will be their two central priorities this winter and spring.