Retired Teachers Hear Latest on Pensions, WEP/GPO, and More
“We cannot do what we do without the work of our retired educators,” CEA President Kate Dias told CEA-Retired members at their annual fall meeting.
It’s National Voter Registration Day—Are You Registered?
Millions of Americans miss out on the opportunity to vote every year because they don’t meet deadlines or don’t know how to register. If you aren’t registered, or you know someone who isn’t, please check out the information below.
Educators a Key Driver in Connecticut Roadmap for Economic Growth
A recently released roadmap to economic and workforce development in Connecticut includes input from CEA leaders and recognizes the role teachers play.
Do You Know Who Is Running for State House and Senate in Your District?
To help you learn more about the candidates running for State House and Senate in Connecticut, CEA has compiled a comparison of candidates to let you know where they stand on issues of importance to educators.
From Compliance to Growth: A New Era in Teacher Evaluations
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey talk with Connecticut Association for Public School Superintendents Executive Director Fran Rabinowitz and CEA Teacher Development Specialist Kate Field about the shift that’s taken place in teacher evaluation.
Bridgeport Blackout Rally Sends Strong Message
Wearing black and carrying signs, educators, parents and community members rallied outside Bridgeport City Hall yesterday, calling for the superintendent and members of the Board of Education to address the crisis facing the city’s public schools.
We Are Public Education Champions
Educators, parents, business leaders, and other community stakeholders have joined together in a newly launched campaign—Public Education Champions—to advocate for public schools.
Make Sure Congress Brings HR 82 Up for a Vote
Contact your Congressperson! At least 218 members of Congress must sign the petition to move legislation to repeal WEP/GPO forward for a vote.
Bridgeport Teachers: Help Us Help Our Students
More than 500 Bridgeport teachers met last week to discuss the crisis surrounding their public schools and plan a community rally urging solutions.
Plainfield Contract Changes a Win for Teachers and District
Working together, Plainfield teachers and the administration were able to make the district more attractive to new teachers while improving salaries and benefits for veterans as well.