Legislative Session Delivers Major Wins for Teachers and Public Schools
The Connecticut General Assembly closed out the 2026 Legislative Session having made meaningful progress for teachers, students, and public education.
The Connecticut General Assembly closed out the 2026 Legislative Session having made meaningful progress for teachers, students, and public education.
On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Massachusetts Teachers Association President Max Page talks lessons CT can learn from MA about funding public education.
“I’m looking around, and I see a room full of people who know something that it takes others years to figure out—and that’s that education is the best profession that anyone can be in,” said CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.
Teach about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the help of lesson plans, activities, teaching guides, printables, and more from NEA.
Thank you for your passion, your resilience, and the difference you make in the lives of your students.
The Senate has joined the House in passing HB 5003, a bill that ensures that serious disciplinary and termination decisions are made through a fair, consistent, and objective process.
With days left in the legislative session there’s good news for students and teachers when it comes to education funding. Legislative leaders and the governor have announced an extra $170 million in school funding. Earlier this week, Danbury teachers were at the Capitol discussing why additional education dollars are so critical.
The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a priority bill for educators yesterday that ensures fairness in teacher terminations. Contact your Senator and ask them to pass House Bill 5003.
Several education bills are still under consideration—it’s critical for educators to contact lawmakers now.
The House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring Connecticut school districts to institute a bell-to-bell cell phone ban. Urge your senator to pass H.B. 5035.