The Capitol has been the center of a powerful statewide show of support today as buses from 11 school districts rolled into Hartford, carrying students and educators who joined other education advocates united behind one message: Connecticut must invest more in its public schools.
“As public school teachers, we need to know that we’re safe to come into work and do our jobs,” CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey told the legislature’s Government Oversight Committee during a public hearing.
More than 150 CEA members explained why teachers need a fair process, privacy protections, paid student teaching, increases to education funding, and more.
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“I have seen a noticeable difference in my classroom since Torrington removed cell phones from schools,” teacher and parent Maggie McGillicuddy told legislators.
Although student teaching is a full-time professional commitment, student teachers receive no pay, forcing many to take on debt and work additional jobs necessitating long hours.
“Our current system for teacher termination is unfair and creates a culture of fear for educators,” Glastonbury Education Association President Kristen Basiaga told members of the legislature’s Education Committee during a public hearing.
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Connecticut educators and parents are joining forces to advance statewide phone-free schools legislation designed to protect student mental health, restore classroom focus, and foster genuine social connection during the school day.
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