If you’re working under a certification endorsement that is considered a shortage area you may be eligible for benefits such as loan forgiveness and deferral and mortgage assistance. Check out the shortage areas for 2026-2027.
The CEA-Retired Fall Meeting brought together retired educators, CEA leaders and staff, and special guests, to talk about the state of retirement security for Connecticut educators as well as other priorities for educators across the career continuum.
Education advocates, health professionals, and lawmakers are joining together to highlight the need for continued progress on school indoor air quality in Connecticut. While acknowledging important steps forward, they also noted that more must be done to ensure all Connecticut schools comply with state law when it comes to indoor air quality standards.
Read a new CEA policy brief to learn how private equity is expanding its reach into K-12 education.
Fall is a great time to reconnect with fellow educators and get plugged in to what’s happening across CEA. From virtual updates on key education issues to casual gatherings with colleagues, there are plenty of opportunities to connect, engage, and make your voice heard this fall.
Read an op-ed by CEA President Kate Dias published in Hearst CT Newspapers.
On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, hear CEA leaders catch up on the start of the school year with local presidents Nicola Able and Jeffrey Rizzo.
Supporting students means supporting educators. That’s the case that CEA President Kate Dias made during a Dialogue Project conversation hosted by 92NY.
Teachers, parents, advocates, and local leaders, including CEA President Kate Dias, came together yesterday for a roundtable discussion with U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Adelita Grijalva on the impact of federal policies on Connecticut schools.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Connecticut teachers are helping a new generation understand the day through powerful personal stories—including the story of passengers stranded in Newfoundland after their flights were rerouted. For Danbury students, one firsthand account offered a lesson about the tragedy as well as the kindness and generosity of the communities that welcomed thousands of stranded travelers.