These initiatives must be paired with broader investments in competitive salaries, improved working conditions, and adequate resources to not only recruit new teachers but also stop the exodus of talented educators from our profession.
In a huge victory for teachers and other public servants, WEP/GPO repeal is now the law of the land. CEA President Kate Dias had the honor of being present at the White House when President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act.
Support the Connecticut Education Foundation and fund scholarships for future educators, basic needs for children, emergency funds for teachers, and initiatives supporting literacy and holiday giving.
CEA will provide information on a nominated child. A sponsor purchases gifts, and drops the package off at the child’s school or closest CEA office.
At their annual Spring Business Meeting CEA-Retired members gathered to make changes to their constitution, elect representatives, learn the latest on state and federal legislation, and hear remarks from NEA-Retired president Anita Gibson.
Despite an outpouring of support for fairly funded schools by students, parents, teachers, and community members the Enfield Town Council voted Monday night to make $5 million in cuts to the Enfield Public Schools.
Canton educators rally against budget cuts that would eliminate staff, programs, instructional supports such as after-school and summer academies, and resources ranging from Chromebooks to textbooks.
In addition to conducting the business of the association, delegates to the CEA Representative Assembly last weekend also honored many CEA members for their outstanding commitment to the profession, for advancing human and civil rights, and for their public relations efforts.
Delegates to the CEA Representative Assembly elected new officers, voted on a budget, new business items, and amendments to the constitution and bylaws, and honored exemplary educators.
In uncontested races, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey were declared re-elected at CEA’s 176th Representative Assembly. The association’s largest governing body, the CEA RA convened this evening with nearly 400 delegates in attendance.