Action Alert: Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Educators & Public Education
Now’s the time to remind them that investing in teachers is investing in our future. Your voice matters!
Looking for a Teaching Position?
Join us at Newington High School for the second annual CEA Job Fair on Saturday, May 3. More than 20 districts have already signed up to attend.
Enfield Teachers Tell Board of Education How They ‘Go the Extra Mile’
Enfield teachers are speaking up at Board of Education meetings and highlighting the many ways Teachers Go the Extra Mile Every Day. Make your voice heard at meetings in your town to receive a CEA t-shirt!
You’re Invited: CEA County Engagements Start Soon
Learn more about your union and connect with colleagues at upcoming CEA County Forums. The forums give you the opportunity to socialize and connect with your colleagues while sharing what’s happening in your district.
Defending Public Education: Attorney General Tong Discusses Fight to Save the U.S. Department of Education
“This attack on the Department of Education—let’s be clear about what it is—it’s an attempt to dismantle public education as we know it here in America.” Connecticut Attorney General William Tong discusses cuts to the U.S. Department of Education on the latest episode of CEA’s podcast.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on the Passing of CEA-Retired Secretary Pat Jordan
Pat was a dedicated Waterford math teacher who became involved in union work early in her career, holding various local leadership positions before advancing to the state and national levels. She always approached her work with great love and compassion as she deeply cared about students, her colleagues, and the teaching profession.
Education Committee Advances Bill to Raise Teacher Pay
In an important step forward for educators, the Education Committee met yesterday and advanced several key bills—including Senate Bill 1459, which aims to boost teacher salaries.
Gutting the Education Department: ‘This Is March Madness’
In a congressional news briefing, U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and others push back against plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
Aspiring Educators Urge Lawmakers: Pay Student Teachers
CEA Aspiring Educators are speaking out at a public hearing of the legislature’s Education Committee today, letting lawmakers know why it’s so important that education students receive pay for student teaching.
From Classroom to Leadership: Why You Can’t Miss CEA’s Summit on Diversity
CEA Racial & Ethnic Diversity Affairs Commission members Faith Sweeney and Luanelly Iglesias share why you should attend the CEA Summit on Diversity in the latest episode of CEA’s podcast.