Rise Up for Change — Join the Digital Rally on March 19
Join us on Wednesday for the National Day of Action. Learn how you can be part of a movement for change here in Connecticut that will keep our students and our schools safe.
Thousands Fired, Students at Risk: Connecticut Battles Cuts to U.S. Dept. of Education
President Trump has slashed half of the U.S. Department of Education’s workforce in a direct attack on America’s students, educators, and the future of public education—and Connecticut’s attorney general is fighting back.
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.
The Case for Raising Teacher Salaries
“Stop calling teachers heroes and start paying us as professionals,” Hamden teacher Cinzia Lettieri told legislators today. She was among the more than 20 educators and aspiring educators testifying before the Education Committee on a bill that would establish a minimum teacher salary and secure state funding to increase pay for all educators.
Women’s History Month in the Classroom
To help you teach about the Women’s Rights Movement and women’s achievements throughout our country’s history, check out these lesson plans, educational resources, and other information.
Your Chance to Increase Your Salary
The time is now! Submit your testimony today so legislators know how vital it is to raise teacher salaries across Connecticut.
Join Your Colleagues and Dr. Cardona March 29 for CEA’s Summit on Diversity
Enhance your leadership skills and dive into discussions on equity and inclusion at CEA’s Summit on Diversity on Saturday, March 29, at Amarante’s Sea Cliff in New Haven. The event’s keynote speaker is Dr. Miguel Cardona.
NEA-Danbury Celebrates Strength in Diversity
“Now more than ever, it’s important to highlight the strength of our diversity,” says Erin Daly, president of NEA-Danbury, whose culminating celebration of Black History Month recognized the role educators play in promoting equity and inclusion.
Governor Signs $40 Million Special Education Funding Bill into Law
After reaching a compromise with legislators earlier this week, Governor Ned Lamont today signed into law an additional $40 million in special education funding for this fiscal year.
Educator Voice in Teacher Certification Updates
Teacher certification in Connecticut hasn’t seen major changes since the 1990s, but that’s going to change soon. Jennifer Rodriguez and Elsa Batista are Newington teachers who are sitting on the Connecticut Educator Preparation and Certification Board, and in the latest episode of CEA’s podcast they talk about the work of the Board and the importance of educators’ voice in updating the certification standards.