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.
GOVERNOR’S BUDGET
The governor’s new budget focuses on teacher pensions, education funding, and a damaging cost shift proposal. Read more.
CRISIS IN THE CLASSROOM
Take the time to let legislators know what’s happening in your classroom and why they must act to protect students and teachers from aggressive and disruptive student behavior.