Aspiring Educators Kick Off New School Year
Meet your future colleagues! At their first statewide meeting of the school year, student leaders of CEA’s Aspiring Educators program came together to self-reflect, get to know each other, and…
With Deadline Looming, Teacher Urges Colleagues to Apply for Loan Forgiveness
The deadline is October 31, but that still gives educators time to apply for the temporarily expanded federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, and Bridgeport teacher Chris Cormier wants to…
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias and AFT Connecticut President Jan Hochadel on NAEP Results
The NAEP results highlight the continued effects of COVID-19 on our students and confirm what educators have been saying for more than two years. The pandemic exacerbated existing gaps in…
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on Swatting Threat
The swatting threats across Connecticut today, calling 911 to report fake active shooting incidents in our schools, are shocking, appalling, and downright dangerous. We need to take all threats seriously…
Holiday Bear Needs Your Help
Each year, the Connecticut Education Foundation’s (CEF) Holiday Bear provides gifts for children whose families are facing financial or other hardships. Children in need are nominated by their teachers, and…
CEA Seeks Teacher Applicant for State Advisory Council
A vacancy exists on the Connecticut Advisory Council for Teacher Professional Standards (CACTPS).
CEA, Congressional Leaders Denounce Politicians’ Plans to Cut Social Security
CEA President Kate Dias and other labor leaders joined Connecticut’s congressional delegation this morning in denouncing a plan to cut Medicare and Social Security benefits for millions of Americans.
Your CEA Advisor Is Your Election Guide
Get the scoop on midterm elections around the state. Your classroom environment, retirement, and a whole lot more depend on it.
Learn About Loan Forgiveness for Educators
Many educators are interested in learning about new debt relief programs, so CEA is offering a second free webinar with Cambridge Credit Counseling experts on Wednesday, October 19 to help…
School Districts Urged to Apply for HVAC Funding Before Dec. 1 Deadline
With temperatures dropping, flu season set to make a strong comeback, and the clock running out on HVAC grants for schools, CEA President Kate Dias, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and other…