Save This Holiday Season and Beyond
Listen to the latest episode of CEA’s podcast to learn how you can save when you shop online as well as on pet insurance, auto insurance, theater tickets, travel, skiing, sporting events, and more.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on President-Elect Trump’s Nomination of Linda McMahon for Education Secretary
The nomination of billionaire Linda McMahon—a retired wrestling industry executive with no teaching experience—to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education represents a reckless shift in our nation’s education priorities.
This American Education Week Sign on to Be a Champion for Public Education
American Education Week highlights the need for every community to be able to provide a quality public education for every student.
Connecticut Teachers Honored for Excellence
In a ceremony honoring educators across the state, the importance of public schools took center stage.
Killingly Education Champions’ Work on Behalf of Students Gets Results
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, parent Christine Rosati Randall shares how Killingly community members came together as Champions for Public Education to successfully advocate for the mental health center students desperately needed.
Bridgeport Board of Education Appoints Acting Superintendent
The Bridgeport Board of Education unanimously appointed Deputy School Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery as acting superintendent during a meeting last night.
Teachers’ Advocacy Pays Off with Milestone House Vote to Repeal WEP/GPO
The U.S. House of Representatives took a historic step by voting to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). Now, it’s the U.S. Senate’s turn to make this repeal a reality.
Norwich Free Academy Teacher Surprised with $25,000 Award
“A little overwhelmed, very surprised, and shocked,” is how Norwich Free Academy social studies teacher Jessica Chapman described her feelings this morning immediately after finding out that she is the 2024 Connecticut recipient of the Milken Educator Award, which comes with $25,000.
Symposium Addresses Teacher Shortage, Diversity
Growing and diversifying Connecticut’s professional educator workforce, which has long been at the center of CEA’s legislative, policymaking, communications, and training efforts, was the subject of a daylong symposium hosted by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
Processing the 2024 Election
On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Two T’s in a Pod, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey discuss their own reactions to election outcomes and how other educators and labor union members might think about the election results.