Darien Teachers and Parents Come Together to Save Teaching Jobs
In Darien, parents and teachers worked together and successfully fought back against initial proposals to cut the board of education budget in ways that would have harmed students.
Interested in Global Learning? Apply for a Fellowship With a Field Study in Costa Rica!
Are you interested in professional development focused on global learning? Apply for The NEA Foundation’s Global Learning Fellowship!
Education and Child Care: Not an Either/Or
Education leaders and early childhood advocates push back on Governor Ned Lamont’s plan to pull millions of dollars earmarked for Connecticut’s K-12 schools.
Model TEVAL Plans Available as Districts, Teachers Forge New Path Together
Districts are developing their new teacher evaluation plans this school year, and to provide them with an important tool in moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach, the State Board of Education today approved state model leader and educator evaluation plans.
Cut Your Student Loan Debt
Are you one of the teachers who has received billions in student loan relief—or are you still looking for a chance to reduce your debt?
Save on Your Next Ski Vacation
Make the most of your Presidents’ Day long weekend—or any winter weekend—with a visit to one of New England’s ski resorts where CEA members receive special savings.
Retired Teachers Share Their Stories: WEP/GPO Must Go
During this week of action, teachers are urging Congress to repeal WEP/GPO—federal laws that reduce retirees’ earned Social Security benefits. Hear from retired teachers about the devastating impact of WEP/GPO, and take action to right this wrong today.
Lamont Budget Proposal a Mixed Bag for Education
Legislators are back in Hartford today for the opening of the 2024 Legislative Session. Governor Ned Lamont gave his annual State of the State Address to the combined chambers outlining his budgetary priorities for the year—and it came with pros and cons for teachers.
Take Action This Week to Repeal WEP/GPO
All Connecticut teachers who have ever earned Social Security benefits are denied most (if not all) of those benefits due to WEP/GPO. Take action this week to urge Congress to repeal these outdated and hurtful policies.
Your Chance to Learn and Grow, Connect with Colleagues
Join us for CEA’s Early Career Educator Conference, an event for new and aspiring educators that facilitates conversations and offers training to help you grow as a professional, connect with colleagues around the state, and learn from veteran teachers along the way.