Celebrate, Support, Give Back. Join Us for the CEF Gala
Join us Friday, October 24, for the CEA Celebrates Gala Fundraiser recognizing 177 years of elevating and advocating on behalf of the teaching profession.
Connecticut Lawmakers Push to Preserve Mental Health Supports for Students
The U.S. Department of Education is attempting to strip $1 billion in mental health supports from schools, and Connecticut’s Attorney General Willian Tong and Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro and Jahana Hayes are doing their part to fight back.
Teeing Off for a Cause: Tune in to CEA’s Podcast to Learn About CEF’s 30th Annual Tournament
The Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, is hosting its 30th annual golf tournament to benefit children in need on July 14. Morning shotgun slots are still available, and you can also attend as a patron or help sponsor the event.
From $120 to $650: What WEP/GPO Repeal Means for Retired Teachers
“Now that WEP/GPO is repealed, with the amount that we’re getting in Social Security plus the fact that we got a retroactive payment, my husband and I are literally buying a car because we have a really good down payment,” CEA-Retired member Melissa Robbins shares.
Scholarships Available for Future Teachers
Are you enrolled in a teacher prep program or do you know someone who is? Diverse students who graduated from a public high school in an Alliance School District are eligible for up to $10,000 in scholarships annually.
Ledyard Teachers Raise Voices and Spirits
As the school year wrapped up this month, Ledyard teachers came together for an end-of-year social—an opportunity to relax, celebrate their hard work, and strengthen the bonds within their local association.
A Seat at the Diner Table: Educators Share Funding Realities
WICC Radio’s Melissa in the Morning is wrapping up the second annual Diner Tour tomorrow, meeting members of the public in diners around Fairfield County.
Silence Isn’t Neutral: Speaking Up for Educators, Unions, and Civil Liberties
“I’m so proud to stand here with you this afternoon as we continue to fight for our civil liberties, our right to peaceful protest, and our need to stand up for those who can’t,” CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey told the crowd gathered on the New Haven Green Sunday for the CT Civil Liberties Defense Rally.
CEA Represents at Annual Pride Celebration
For the second year in a row, CEA members, leaders, and staff took part in Connecticut’s largest pride festival, which brought thousands out to Middletown’s Main Street in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Educators Show Up—Legislators Fall Short
The 2025 legislative session closed Wednesday at midnight, and some legislators chose to leave educators behind.