Report Cards Are Out… for Legislators
Every two years during election season CEA issues a Legislator Report Card, but this year, for the first time, CEA is issuing an annual report card grading legislators on issues that matter to teachers.
Spooky Season Brings Scary Good Events for Teachers
Your CEA membership gives you access to professional development workshops, retirement information, and lots of fall fun. Check out the limited-time offers available from CEA and our member benefits partners.
Fun, Fancy, and Fundraising: CEA Gala a Success for Students and Teachers
The first CEA Celebrates Gala brought teachers an evening of fun and connection with friends and colleagues all while raising more than $15,000 for the Connecticut Education Foundation.
Participate in CEA’s Bring Your Legislator to School Week
Have you ever wished that lawmakers could see what the reality of teaching and learning looks like? Participate in CEA’s Bring Your Legislator to School Week this October 23-27 to provide critical decisionmakers with the experience of spending a day in a teacher’s shoes.
Norwich Takes Another Step Forward, Names Acting Assistant Superintendent
In another step in a positive direction for Norwich teachers, Assistant Superintendent Tamara Gloster was placed on leave, and the Board of Education named retired special education director Jaime Bender as the acting assistant superintendent.
Lockdown Drills: Tragedy, Reality of Today’s Classrooms
“We think about it at the beginning of the year when we’re setting up our classrooms. We think about it when there’s an incident,” CEA President Kate Dias told NPR’s Catherin Shen in an interview about school shootings and the lockdown drills meant to keep children and teachers safe.
See the Educators Running for Office This November
Many seats on local town councils, boards of education, boards of finance, and other boards will be decided this November 7, and the people elected to those offices can have a big impact on the lives of educators and their students. Check out the CEA members running for office.
State Securing Teacher Pensions with Nearly $900 Million Debt Paydown
“Thanks to the partnership and advocacy of active and retired teachers, Connecticut is recognizing the need to secure teacher pensions is a top priority,” said CEA President Kate Dias.
Recognize Education Champions at the CEA Celebrates Gala
Registration closes this Friday at noon for your opportunity to celebrate CEA’s 175 years and raise money for children in need.
Norwich Superintendent Placed on Leave After Continued Teacher Advocacy
A downpour didn’t keep more than 200 Norwich teachers, school staff, parents, and students from rallying again outside a board of education meeting last night—and their continued advocacy finally paid…