CEA Leaders in D.C. to Fight for Students and Teachers
CEA leaders have joined colleagues from across the country in Washington, D.C., this week to remind Congress of the vital role public schools play in our democracy.
Special Education Teachers: Make Sure Legislators Get Special Education Fixes Right
Come to an hour-long CEA virtual roundtable discussion to share your feedback about what would truly move the needle to improve special education for students and educators.
CEA Members Speak Out at Breakfast with Legislators
Two hundred CEA members and lawmakers came together for CEA’s Breakfast with Legislators, which allowed members to share their firsthand experience with the special education crisis, the need to raise teacher salaries, ensuring fairness in the workplace, and more.
Education Committee Leaders Talk Priorities for This Legislative Session
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Education Committee Co-chair Rep. Jennifer Leeper and Co-vice Chair Rep. Kevin Brown discuss this year’s top priorities for the Education Committee—and why teachers’ voices are key to getting good bills passed.
Governor’s Budget Proposal Addresses Handful of Education Concerns, but More Is Needed
In his budget address to the joint chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly today Governor Ned Lamont outlined dozens of the recommendations contained in his biennial budget proposal, a number or which pertain to education.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on President Trump’s Expected Executive Order Eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and Expanding School Voucher Schemes
Public education is the backbone of our democracy, and as educators, our top priority is ensuring that every child—regardless of their zip code, background, or family income—receives a high-quality public education.
Governor’s Proposal Doesn’t Go Far Enough to Address Special Education Crisis
Governor Ned Lamont today held a press conference at the State Capitol to announce additional funding for special education that will not take effect for two more years. “Our students can’t afford to wait years for this crisis to be resolved,” CEA President Kate Dias said.
Special Education in Crisis: Legislators Hear Why Overhaul Is Needed
Special education in Connecticut is facing a crisis, and today at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, stakeholders and legislators held a press conference to share recommendations for addressing some of the most pressing issues in special education.
State Steps In, Invites Teacher Input into Improvements for Bridgeport Schools
The Connecticut State Board of Education voted unanimously on Wednesday to step in and help address the needs of Bridgeport Public Schools, which have been plagued by a shortage of educators, lack of resources and financial transparency, and more.
Grassroots Works: Lessons from the WEP/GPO Repeal Victory
In episode 50 of CEA’s podcast, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn Delancey talk with Bette Marafino, president of the Connecticut Alliance for Retired Americans, and Mary-Beth Lang, vice-president of CEA Retired, about celebrating WEP/GPO repeal, how we got here, and what’s next.