Education Secretary Promises to Lift Up Students, Teachers
Tens of thousands of teachers tuned in to hear Dr. Cardona’s vision for public education as well as ask questions about his plans for standardized tests, relief funding, and more.
CEA Leaders Speak Out for Equitable Investment
Legislators yesterday heard testimony on a bill that would create the Connecticut Equitable Investment Fund and raise $1.14 billion in annual revenue to address education funding inequities and help the…
Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict
While the jury delivered justice in its decision, that verdict alone won’t resolve decades of systemic racism in our nation.
Weekend Rally Demands Recovery for All
With a new, two-year state budget set to be decided before the current legislative session ends, a vocal coalition continues to demand a plan that prioritizes public education, the public…
To Teach Remote Learners Successfully, They Must Be Your Only Focus
By now, every educator can tell the story of how the pandemic has upended teaching and learning. Economic gaps and inequities laid bare. The whiplash of school closures and reopenings…
April Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
Remember to check out the deals and discounts available from NEA Member Benefits when doing any spring shopping! Here are some highlighted deals and discounts for April.
State to Address Student Absenteeism, Disengagement Caused by Pandemic
Federal stimulus funds will be used to reconnect with K-12 students who were absent or disengaged during the 2020-2021 school year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Nationally Televised Interview, Connecticut Teacher Sheds Light on Pandemic Trauma
Connecticut’s own 2019 Teacher of the Year Sheena Graham was one of four public school educators from around the country interviewed on CBS This Morning about the ongoing challenges of…
Tell Your Legislators: End Dual Teaching
Keep an eye on your mailbox for an important letter asking you to take action to end dual teaching.
Teachers and Trauma: Help Your Students, Yourself
Nearly half of all children and adolescents in the U.S. have experienced at least one type of childhood trauma. About one in every four will witness or experience a traumatic…