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…
PROTECTION AGAINST ECS CUTS
A measure prohibiting making cuts to next year’s school funding is now part of the budget that just passed.
BUDGET VICTORIES
Legislators worked up to the end of the session before reaching a budget agreement. The sticking point: Attacks on collective bargaining. CEA members and staff were able to help defeat…
ADDRESSING AGGRESSIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Senate Bill 453 protects the safety of students and teachers in the classroom and ensures that students who need assistance get the help they need before returning to the classroom. The bill passed by a 124-25 vote in the House on Tuesday and unanimously in the Senate.
Click here to see how your legislator voted on the bill, which now goes to the governor for his signature