Stratford Community Rallies Against Education Cuts
Gesturing to the overflowing room, Stratford Education Association President Michael Fiorello told the Stratford Town Council last night, “Look around. Stratford wants fully staffed schools.”
Aspiring Educators Urged to Apply for Diversity Scholarship
A bill before the legislature this year would increase funding to a scholarship program aimed at diversifying the education profession, and CEA President Kate Dias was among those speaking in favor of the program’s expansion at a press conference this morning.
Make Sure Legislators Hear Your Voice on Key Education Proposals
The Education Committee is holding a vital public hearing for educators this Wednesday, March 13, and they’ve included a proposed bill that has the potential to be one of the most impactful pieces of education legislation in decades. Now is the time to speak up!
Teachers in the State House, Working for You
CEA members Chris Poulos, a Redding Spanish teacher, and Kevin Brown, a CREC civics teacher, are in the second year of their first term as state legislators. In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, hear what they have to say about education issues legislators are considering this year.
Enjoy Spring Weather with CEA Colleagues at Charity 5k Runs/Walks
Join your CEA colleagues and enjoy the upcoming spring weather by taking part in our series of charity 5k runs/walks to get some fresh air and do good in Connecticut communities.
Educators Urge Legislators to Speak Up and Tell Congress to Repeal WEP/GPO
State legislators can’t make changes to federal Social Security penalties, but they can send a strong message to Congress with a joint resolution urging repeal of WEP/GPO.
Attend Your Local CEA County Forum This Spring
From pandemic pay to increasing teacher salaries and addressing the teacher shortage, you have the opportunity to share with legislators what your students need to learn and grow and what you need to teach and support them at your CEA County Forum this spring.
Dialing Back on School Cell Phones
Pilot studies in Connecticut demonstrate academic, emotional, and social benefits of restricting students’ cell phone use.
Thousands of Books Collected at Read Across Connecticut
Fans of Dr. Seuss are no strangers to rainy day fun, and his birthday was the perfect occasion to share the joy of reading.
Repeal WEP/GPO: Submit Your Testimony Today
While we continue to urge Congress to repeal WEP/GPO, our legislators in Hartford are recognizing their negative impacts and in response have proposed a resolution calling on Congress to repeal WEP/GPO. Share why it is so important that Connecticut send this message to Congress.