First Lady Jill Biden: ‘Thank You, Educators’
In her final public address to the nation’s educators as First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden last night thanked teachers for their devotion to their students.
Special Opportunity Tonight!
NEA President Becky Pringle joins First Lady Jill Bident his evening in hosting a virtual thank-you event for the nation’s educators—and you’re invited!
Senate Will Vote Next Week on WEP/GPO Repeal
After 40 years of fighting, the U.S. Senate is finally scheduled to vote next week on repealing the unjust Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which would at long last give teachers the Social Security benefits they deserve.
A Teacher’s Perspective on the State Board of Education
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Stratford physics teacher Kristen Record discusses her first six months on the State Board of Education and what she hopes to accomplish going forward.
Senator Schumer Tells Labor Leaders Senate Will Vote on WEP/GPO Repeal
“I am here to tell you—we are going to call the vote!” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced to a crowd including CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey gathered outside the U.S. Capitol.
Urgent Action Needed to Repeal WEP/GPO
Take action today to urge U.S. Senators to repeal WEP/GPO once and for all. Time is very short, and we must act now before the Senate’s holiday break.
CEA-Retired Holiday Open House Hits All the Right Notes
CEA-Retired members gather for their first-ever Holiday Open House, where they put the finishing touches on this year’s Holiday Bear Project.
CEA Teacher Survey Makes Headlines
A recently released survey of CEA members, highlighting an ongoing crisis in the teaching profession and the urgent need for greater supports for public education, received attention from news outlets across the state.
How Teachers Go the Extra Mile
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Newington teacher Jennifer Rodriguez talks about CEA’s new ad campaign Teachers Go the Extra Mile and why it’s so important to get the word out.
CEA Remembers Former Leader Mark Waxenberg
CEA is deeply saddened by the loss of Mark Waxenberg, a dedicated leader whose life’s work was committed to strengthening public education and elevating the teaching profession in Connecticut.