Defeat the Cost Shift Plan
We need every teacher and homeowner to contact their legislators and say, “No Cost Shift.�
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A MESSAGE TO TEACHERS
Ned Lamont delivers a message to teachers about being an education champion and how he will work with teachers when he is elected governor. Watch video.
Bridgeport Legislator Remembered
Condolences to family, friends, and constituents of Rep. Ezequiel Santiago who passed away last night. Read story.
Salary Freeze Prompts Action, Unites Waterbury TeachersSalary Freeze Prompts Action, Unites Waterbury Teachers
Several hundred Waterbury teachers, wearing Red for Ed T-shirts, showed their strength as a union at a recent Board of Education meeting. Read story.
Say No to Cost Shift
A plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions onto cities and towns is still being discussed by legislators. Watch for CEA Action Alerts in the coming weeks with details…
Teachers Speak Out
CEA members, leaders, and staff are speaking out on issues that impact teachers’ livelihoods and retirement security, as well as educational outcomes for students. Hear what your colleagues are saying…
Join Jahana Hayes in Waterbury
Join Congresswoman Jahana Hayes in saying no to arming teachers. Attend her news conference at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 at Kennedy High School in Waterbury.
Keep Guns Out of Classrooms
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes joined other members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation condemning Betsy DeVos’ School Safety Commission recommendations to use federal education funds to buy guns. Read what they are doing to protect teachers and watch the newsconference video.
HAVE YOU SEEN CEA’S NEW TV AND RADIO ADS?
Connecticut Public School Teachers: Uniting Us Every Day. That’s the message your colleagues are sharing in new TV and radio ads promoting the strength and diversity in our public schools. Watch the ads, featuring students and teachers from across the state.
CEA MEMBERS’ VOICES HEARD
The Black and Puerto Rican Caucus heard from CEA members about the need to pass legislation that keeps classrooms safe from disruptive behaviors and protect against mold and weather- related problems; also addressed was the need to recruit more minority teachers. Read more and watch testimony.