Although the Supreme Court today struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, that decision has no bearing on teachers’ eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, nor does it in any way impact the Income Driven Repayment Adjustment opportunity.
Educators come from all walks of life and backgrounds—something that members of the Portuguese-American community saw firsthand recently in Hartford. On Sunday, June 11, Portuguese-American educators from around Connecticut marched…
CEA leaders, members, and staff worked hard and were able to accomplish a number of wins this legislative session. Education Committee Chair Rep. Jeff Currey and Ranking Member Rep. Kathleen McCarty discuss those wins and more on the latest episode of CEA’s podcast.
From college students to radio hosts, everyone has a Because of a Teacher story. Watch these videos to hear how Connecticut teachers have inspired today’s professionals—and are inspiring the leaders of tomorrow.
From sporting events to theater to professional learning and more, CEA has you covered with savings on lots of summer fun. Mark your calendar and register for the events below today.
When it comes to showcasing teachers’ dedication to their students and members’ work together as a union, CEA Communications is always ready to make an impact. That work is now being recognized nationally by the State Education Association Communicators and with a Telly Award.
State Department of Education partners are offering training this summer and fall on specific aspects of CT-SEDS, the state’s special education data system.
The Empowered to Lead Symposium, an annual event hosted by the Connecticut Teacher of the Year Council, provides opportunities for teacher-leaders, administrators, and other educators to articulate and enhance their collective power, expertise, and experience.
As schools wrap up for the year, educators and parents’ focus turns to ensuring children stay engaged with reading over the summer months. To ensure more students have access to books and reading activities the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge kicked off today with an updated focus on increasing summer reading activities and improved literacy outcomes for all students.
The State Board of Education unanimously approved new educator evaluation guidelines that focus on growth rather than compliance, reducing the burden on teachers so they can focus on their students instead of paperwork.