Bridgeport Board of Education Appoints Acting Superintendent
The Bridgeport Board of Education unanimously appointed Deputy School Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery as acting superintendent during a meeting last night.
Teachers’ Advocacy Pays Off with Milestone House Vote to Repeal WEP/GPO
The U.S. House of Representatives took a historic step by voting to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). Now, it’s the U.S. Senate’s turn to make this repeal a reality.
Norwich Free Academy Teacher Surprised with $25,000 Award
“A little overwhelmed, very surprised, and shocked,” is how Norwich Free Academy social studies teacher Jessica Chapman described her feelings this morning immediately after finding out that she is the 2024 Connecticut recipient of the Milken Educator Award, which comes with $25,000.
Take Action: Social Security Vote Happens This Week
A proposal that would finally make things right for teachers’ Social Security benefits is scheduled for a vote this Tuesday, November 12, but it will pass only if educators make their voices heard now.
Symposium Addresses Teacher Shortage, Diversity
Growing and diversifying Connecticut’s professional educator workforce, which has long been at the center of CEA’s legislative, policymaking, communications, and training efforts, was the subject of a daylong symposium hosted by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
Processing the 2024 Election
On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Two T’s in a Pod, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey discuss their own reactions to election outcomes and how other educators and labor union members might think about the election results.
In Wake of Tumultuous Election Educators Prepare to Move Forward
“Some people are happy, some people are sad, but at the end of the day our work is still our work, and we need to take care of our students and take care of each other,” says CEA President Kate Dias.
Election Day Is Here!
Polls are open today from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.—get out and vote!
Fall Fun Brings Aspiring Educators Together for Connection and Growth
Beautiful fall weather and a chance to hang out with other members of CEA’s Aspiring Educator Program brought nearly 60 students to Lyman Orchards this fall for the program’s official kickoff.
Building Financial Security: Essential Tips for Teachers
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, LEARN Education Association President Kristin Gemaly discusses what teachers need to know when it comes to investing for retirement and planning for the future.