CEA Sends Message to Take Action Now!
With the legislative session ending on May 4, now is the time to take action to urge lawmakers to support students and teachers.
Education Commissioner Talks Importance of Mental Health Supports for Both Students and Educators
Remote learning, improved mental health supports for students and teachers, and recruiting and retaining more teachers of color were just some of the topics Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker discussed as…
Senator Looney Shares Thoughts on Pandemic Retirement Credit in Latest Podcast
From providing more mental health supports for children to additional assistance with special education costs to improving air quality in schools and giving pandemic credit toward teachers’ retirement Senate President Martin Looney discussed education priorities in the latest episode of CEA’s podcast.
Ask Legislators to Prohibit Dual Teaching to Protect Students and Educators
Dual teaching—providing simultaneous instruction to in-person and remote students—was used as an emergency tool early in the COVID pandemic, but it results in a poor learning experience for students and…
New and Different Approaches to Negotiations
Attend CEA’s Negotiations Conference to learn new strategies for bargaining, engaging your members, and prioritizing their needs. Get the training you need to improve your bargaining outcomes.
Senator Kushner Discusses Points of Optimism for Danbury Public Schools
Danbury schools are facing a number of challenges, but on CEA’s latest podcast episode Senator Kushner said there’s also reason for hope thanks to the fantastic school community and a proposal for a new career academy.
Teacher Priorities Are in the Home Stretch
With just four weeks left in the legislative session, CEA continues to push hard for some big changes that impact educators and students—indoor air quality standards, more mental health professionals,…
Educators’ Biggest Fears
39,000 Connecticut children suffer from major depression. 24,000 of those children are not getting the help they need. Those are just some of the startling statistics and stories Connecticut educators, students, families, and supporters are sharing through CEA’s What You Don’t See campaign.
Meet Who’s Running for Office and Get a First Look at Upcoming CEA Business
Join CEA leaders and county directors for a virtual business meeting on either April 5 or April 25. Hear from colleagues running for CEA and NEA offices in May, and get a first glimpse of the issues on the agenda at the annual CEA Representative Assembly.
What Educators Need to Know: Rights and Responsibilities as a Mandated Reporter
As mandated reporters, Connecticut teachers must be alert to signs of potential child abuse or neglect. Watch a short presentation from CEA Legal covering what you need to know about DCF reporting.