Help California Educators Impacted by Wildfires
Find out how to support our fellow educators, members of the California Teachers Association, who have lost their homes to wildfires in recent weeks.
Educating Connecticut: Channel 8 News Special Takes In-Depth Look at Issues Facing Teachers
“Education is a right, not a privilege, and we need to fund it,” Manchester high school math teacher James Tierinni tells WTNH Channel 8 anchor Laura Hutchinson in a key takeaway from an interview airing tonight.
Honoring Dr. King: Using Literature to Foster Meaningful Conversations About Race in the Classroom
On Monday we commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of advocating for racial and economic equality and justice for communities of color. It’s the perfect time of year to commit to making the world a more just place and having positive conversations about race with our students.
State Board Gives Initial Approval to New Charter Schools Amid Concerns Over Equity and Funding
The State Board of Education has granted initial certificates to five new state charter schools. Whether the schools eventually open depends on if the state legislature provides the necessary funding.
Lawmakers Announce Education Will Be Top Priority This Legislative Session
At their first press conference of the legislative session, House and Senate Democrats today announced that education and housing will be their two central priorities this winter and spring.
HSA Hacks: Learn How to Get the Most Out of Your Savings
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Tom Lally, CEA’s insurance specialist, talks with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey about what teachers need to know to take full advantage of their HSAs.
School Funding Top Issue on Opening Day of Legislative Session
Legislators are back in Hartford today, and Governor Ned Lamont kicked off the 2025 legislative session, which runs until June 4, with his State of the State Address before the joint chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly.
Biden Signs Social Security Fairness into Law
In a huge victory for teachers and other public servants, WEP/GPO repeal is now the law of the land. CEA President Kate Dias had the honor of being present at the White House when President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act.
President Biden to Sign WEP/GPO Repeal
On Sunday, CEA President Kate Dias will be at the White House ceremony for the historic repeal of WEP/GPO. Watch the video of how together, we made history.
Retired and Ready to Act
As Connecticut’s 2025 legislative session kicks off next week, CEA-Retired is gearing up to play a pivotal role in advocating for teachers and public education.