Addressing Connecticut’s Disconnected Youth
A recent report from Dalio Education found that one in five young people in Connecticut are disconnected from education and employment systems or are at risk for becoming disconnected. The…
Don’t Stop Believin’ in Changes to TEVAL, School Climate, and More
Teachers’ advocacy and activism resulted in many important legislative wins this year—but as important as those wins are, how they’re ultimately implemented is what impacts students and teachers.
Your Chance to Brighten a Child’s Holiday
The Connecticut Education Foundation Holiday Bear gift-giving project brings CEA members, communities, and local businesses together to brighten the holidays for children and teens in need across the state. There are still hundreds of children awaiting sponsors this year, so don’t wait to step up and sponsor a child yourself—or with friends or colleagues.
Local Candidates Share Views on Education Ahead of Election Day
Local elections are just two weeks away, and those elected to local boards of education, boards of finance, and town councils can have a big impact on teaching and learning. In districts including Danbury, East Hampton, and Naugutuck, local education associations have taken it on themselves to help educate their colleagues about the individuals running for office.
During Bring Your Legislator to School Week Lawmakers Get Front Row Seat to Teaching and Learning
Today kicks off CEA’s Bring Your Legislator to School Week with visits by state senators and representatives to classrooms across the state. “We all went to school. It does not make us experts in education,” says Education Committee Co-Chair Rep. Jeff Currey.
Southbury Teacher Honored with Milken Educator Award and $25,000
“The moment I heard my name and found out that I was chosen for this really distinguished award I was shocked and surprised. I was so excited, humbled, and honored,” said music teacher Ashley Dunne.
Retired Teachers Talk State and National Legislative Priorities
CEA-Retired’s annual fall conference provided members with the opportunity to connect with one another and hear from CEA and CEA-Retired leaders about legislation the organizations will be pushing in Congress and the State Legislature this year.
Burnout Is Real: 98% of Teachers; Better Pay, Treatment Needed Now
Nearly two months into the school year, many Connecticut classrooms are without certified teachers, and a CEA survey released this afternoon gets to the root of the problem: a continued failure to address systemic issues in the state’s public schools.
Share Your Scariest Story… and How Your Union Helped
Despite their best efforts, teachers sometimes encounter difficult situations–from bullying administrators to FMLA denials to DCF investigations. Without the support of their union, teachers can be scared stiff. Share your scariest work-related story and how your union helped you.
Historic Action Taken to Keep Teachers in Bridgeport Schools, Students Learning
For the first time in 35 years, teachers in Bridgeport voted to ratify a contract agreement that takes big steps to improve public education and help retain and recruit educators in the city’s schools.