Education and Child Care: Not an Either/Or
Education leaders and early childhood advocates push back on Governor Ned Lamont’s plan to pull millions of dollars earmarked for Connecticut’s K-12 schools.
Model TEVAL Plans Available as Districts, Teachers Forge New Path Together
Districts are developing their new teacher evaluation plans this school year, and to provide them with an important tool in moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach, the State Board of Education today approved state model leader and educator evaluation plans.
Lamont Budget Proposal a Mixed Bag for Education
Legislators are back in Hartford today for the opening of the 2024 Legislative Session. Governor Ned Lamont gave his annual State of the State Address to the combined chambers outlining his budgetary priorities for the year—and it came with pros and cons for teachers.
Take Action This Week to Repeal WEP/GPO
All Connecticut teachers who have ever earned Social Security benefits are denied most (if not all) of those benefits due to WEP/GPO. Take action this week to urge Congress to repeal these outdated and hurtful policies.
Your Chance to Learn and Grow, Connect with Colleagues
Join us for CEA’s Early Career Educator Conference, an event for new and aspiring educators that facilitates conversations and offers training to help you grow as a professional, connect with colleagues around the state, and learn from veteran teachers along the way.
State Makes Funds Available for Teachers’ Classrooms
The state of Connecticut is making $4 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) dollars available to fund teachers’ classroom projects through DonorsChoose, and applications are now open for teachers to submit projects and apply.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on Governor’s Proposal to Eliminate Teacher Licensure Application Fees
We are pleased that one of Governor Ned Lamont’s first budget recommendations for fiscal year 2025 is the elimination of the initial teacher licensure application fee, which costs our state’s aspiring educators roughly $1 million each year.
CEA Cornhole Tournament Offers Food, Fun, and Prizes
Come out for an evening of cornhole and a chance to bag some great prizes on Saturday, March 9! Prizes will be awarded to winners, runners up, and teams with the best names—so get creative and get your game on.
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.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on Dalio Report on At-Risk and Disconnected Youth
A report out today from the Dalio Foundation found that one in five young people in Connecticut are disconnected from education and employment systems or are at risk for becoming disconnected.