CEA-Retired Members Take Home Spotlight Award at National Meeting
NEA-Retired President Sarah Borgman presented CEA-Retired members with the NEA-Retired Spotlight Award for best retiree news in a state publication.
Teachers Eligible for Assistance to Cover Lost Wages and Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses
If you were financially impacted by COVID-19 between March 10, 2020, and July 20, 2021, you may be eligible to apply for benefits to cover lost wages and out-of-pocket medical…
State Announces Funding to Lower Barriers for Aspiring Educators
On top of the cost of their degrees, aspiring educators also face the fees that come with Praxis testing, edTPA, background checks and fingerprinting, and state certification. Those fees add…
Teacher Priorities Signed into Law
Legislators made children’s mental health a priority this legislative session at the urging of teachers, students, and families, and Governor Ned Lamont has now signed three historic children’s mental health bills into law.
In Wake of Texas School Shooting, Connecticut Teachers, Leaders Amplify Calls for National Response
“What the hell is it going to take to stop this!” Those were the words of Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz on the steps of the State Capitol today, where CEA…
Talking to Children About the Texas Elementary School Shooting
In Connecticut, we stand together with Uvalde and the rest of the country in mourning for the horrific loss of innocent lives. The news of the shooting will be difficult to avoid; read steps educators and parents can take to talk to children about the traumatic event.
Education Community Stands with Uvalde
Read the statement from CEA President Kate Dias on today’s tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
CEA Members Honor Colleagues and Friends of Education
The CEA Representative Assembly gave delegates the opportunity to not only conduct the Association’s business, but also to recognize colleagues and public education supporters who have made a significant impact…
Delegates Vote on Important Association Business at CEA RA
Delegates to the CEA RA passed a new budget, new business items, and amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws, elected new officers, and reflected on the achievements of the past year.
Key Mental Health Bills Hang in the Balance, Contact Your Legislators Today
Two important mental health bills have received crucial legislative support and are close to reaching the finish line but need your advocacy. Senate Bill 1, which was voted out of…