President Biden to Sign WEP/GPO Repeal
On Sunday, CEA President Kate Dias will be at the White House ceremony for the historic repeal of WEP/GPO. Watch the video of how together, we made history.
Retired and Ready to Act
As Connecticut’s 2025 legislative session kicks off next week, CEA-Retired is gearing up to play a pivotal role in advocating for teachers and public education.
Historic Repeal of WEP/GPO Marks Victory for Unions and Public Servants
In a landmark event, CEA leaders joined Senator Richard Blumenthal and representatives from various public service unions at a news conference to celebrate the historic repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Teacher Goes the Extra Mile to Provide for Bridgeport Families
What began as a big disappointment for Bridgeport’s Read School community two days before Thanksgiving transformed into an outpouring of support that’s still blessing families for the winter holidays.
Avon Rallies Around Holiday Bear to Brighten the Season
“This year, members of the Avon community sponsored over a hundred students through the Holiday Bear Project,” says Avon Education Association President Jon Moss.
Plans and Hopes for 2025
In the last CEA podcast episode of 2024, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey take a lighthearted tone as they discuss their favorite holiday songs and food before moving on to a discussion of what they’re looking forward to in the year ahead.
Maximize Your Rights and Resources: Free Speech and Health Savings Tips for Teachers
Two free webinars for teachers are coming up in January—register now to reserve your spot to learn about your free speech rights and how to make the best use of your Health Savings Account.
First Lady Jill Biden: ‘Thank You, Educators’
In her final public address to the nation’s educators as First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden last night thanked teachers for their devotion to their students.
Special Opportunity Tonight!
NEA President Becky Pringle joins First Lady Jill Bident his evening in hosting a virtual thank-you event for the nation’s educators—and you’re invited!
A Teacher’s Perspective on the State Board of Education
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Stratford physics teacher Kristen Record discusses her first six months on the State Board of Education and what she hopes to accomplish going forward.