Educator Certification Shortage Areas for 2021-22
If you’re working under an endorsement that is considered a shortage area you may be eligible for benefits such as loan forgiveness and mortgage assistance.
Supreme Court Strikes Balance in High School Student’s Free Speech Case
The Supreme Court issued a decision in a case that questioned whether schools can legally punish students for speech on their social media accounts, even outside of school hours and away from school campuses.
Region 14 Board of Ed Votes to Rescind Superintendent’s Contract
The Region 14 Board of Education has voted to rescind their contract with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Olzacki after a debacle with vaccine distribution.
Teachers Help Combat Hunger in Their Communities
With the pandemic exacerbating food insecurity, hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents have been struggling with hunger; more than 150,000 of them are children. Fortunately, teachers have stepped in to…
Rep. Hayes Introduces Bill to Help Children Being Raised by Grandparents and Other Relatives
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes has introduced legislation to help combat hunger by expanding eligibility to free and reduced-price meals in schools.
Help Shape the Future of Your Union: Get Involved With a CEA Committee or Commission
As a member of a CEA commission or committee, you can share your ideas, work with other members from around the state, and help shape the Association for years to come.
New High School Coming to Farmington Thanks to Community’s Advocacy
Just four years ago Farmington voters resoundingly defeated a proposal for a new high school, but thanks to the advocacy of educators, students, and parents, last week the town voted…
Advocates Vow to Continue Fight for a Fairer Connecticut
Even though the budget the Connecticut General Assembly is expected to pass before the close of the legislative session tomorrow does not include many of the investments they’d been advocating…
Amid Budget Talks, Coalition Holds the Line for a Recovery for All
As June 9 approaches and the end of the legislative session nears, members of the Recovery for All coalition—which includes CEA—gathered at the State Capitol and Legislative Office Building to…
New Flexibilities in Teacher Evaluation
Thanks to CEA’s continued advocacy and close collaboration with other stakeholder groups, the Connecticut State Department of Education has allowed greater flexibility in teacher evaluations for the 2021-2022 school year.