Education and Child Care: Not an Either/Or
Education leaders and early childhood advocates push back on Governor Ned Lamont’s plan to pull millions of dollars earmarked for Connecticut’s K-12 schools.
Model TEVAL Plans Available as Districts, Teachers Forge New Path Together
Districts are developing their new teacher evaluation plans this school year, and to provide them with an important tool in moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach, the State Board of Education today approved state model leader and educator evaluation plans.
Save on Your Next Ski Vacation
Make the most of your Presidents’ Day long weekend—or any winter weekend—with a visit to one of New England’s ski resorts where CEA members receive special savings.
Retired Teachers Share Their Stories: WEP/GPO Must Go
During this week of action, teachers are urging Congress to repeal WEP/GPO—federal laws that reduce retirees’ earned Social Security benefits. Hear from retired teachers about the devastating impact of WEP/GPO, and take action to right this wrong today.
Lamont Budget Proposal a Mixed Bag for Education
Legislators are back in Hartford today for the opening of the 2024 Legislative Session. Governor Ned Lamont gave his annual State of the State Address to the combined chambers outlining his budgetary priorities for the year—and it came with pros and cons for teachers.
Take Action This Week to Repeal WEP/GPO
All Connecticut teachers who have ever earned Social Security benefits are denied most (if not all) of those benefits due to WEP/GPO. Take action this week to urge Congress to repeal these outdated and hurtful policies.
State Makes Funds Available for Teachers’ Classrooms
The state of Connecticut is making $4 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) dollars available to fund teachers’ classroom projects through DonorsChoose, and applications are now open for teachers to submit projects and apply.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on Governor’s Proposal to Eliminate Teacher Licensure Application Fees
We are pleased that one of Governor Ned Lamont’s first budget recommendations for fiscal year 2025 is the elimination of the initial teacher licensure application fee, which costs our state’s aspiring educators roughly $1 million each year.
Stamford Educators Keep Pressure On to Do Right by Students
A day ahead of the superintendent’s scheduled presentation about their school budget, hundreds of Stamford educators organized walk-ins throughout the district in a show of solidarity with each other and their students.
CEA Cornhole Tournament Offers Food, Fun, and Prizes
Come out for an evening of cornhole and a chance to bag some great prizes on Saturday, March 9! Prizes will be awarded to winners, runners up, and teams with the best names—so get creative and get your game on.