NEW TASK FORCE GIVES CLASSROOM SAFETY SECOND CHANCE
CEA’s push for better classroom safety legislation just got a much-needed boost from the State Department of Education, legislators, and others.
MEET CEA’S NEW LEADERS
CEA President Jeff Leake and Vice President Tom Nicholas have officially begun their terms and are excited to work with you to champion public education and the teaching profession. Watch…
TEACHERS BEWARE
As we await the Janus decision, teachers must educate themselves on the rotten apples-anti-teacher forces trying to worm their way into our schools. Read about the corporate groups masquerading as…
DECADES HAVE PASSED, ISSUES REMAIN
What do the events of 40 years ago have to do with teachers’ lives today? A lot. Watch video of teachers explaining why the Bridgeport strike is still relevant today.
SPECIAL VETO OVERRIDE SESSION — JUNE 25
We have five more days to convince legislators to override the governor’s veto of Public Act 18-89. We need you to contact your legislators today. We can’t make this happen…
WE’VE HAD ENOUGH
Across the country, and right here in Connecticut, anti-teacher groups are trying to take way your right to bargain for decent salaries, benefits and working conditions. Learn what you can do to stop the attacks, protect your freedoms, and advance the teaching profession. Join your colleagues at CEA’s 2018 Summer Conference.
ON THE GOVERNOR’S DESK
Senate Bill 453 An Act Concerning Classroom Safety and Disruptive Behavior, now called Public Act 18-89, is on the governor’s desk awaiting action. The bill helps stem the tide of…
CONGRESSMAN COURTNEY SCHOOLS BETSY DEVOS
U.S. Representative Joe Courtney slammed U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for failing to respond to students at East Hartford High School, a year after she attacked the school calling it…
SHOCKING PRACTICES UNCOVERED AT WINDHAM CHARTER SCHOOL
Kudos to the State Board of Education for starting revocation proceedings against Path Academy Charter School in Windham for defrauding the state of nearly $1.6 million, billing the state for 128 phantom students, operating unauthorized schools, and tolerating excessive absenteeism. >Read CEA News Release.
MINORITY TEACHER RECRUITMENT
CEA helped improve and pass this important bill, including defeating an attempt to add disastrous language that would have worsened teacher evaluation and weakened professional standards. The bill maintains high…