Celebrate Poetry Month with Poet Amanda Gorman
Classroom and community resources to help make poetry accessible to all.
Senator Kushner Discusses Points of Optimism for Danbury Public Schools
Danbury schools are facing a number of challenges, but on CEA’s latest podcast episode Senator Kushner said there’s also reason for hope thanks to the fantastic school community and a proposal for a new career academy.
Teacher Priorities Are in the Home Stretch
With just four weeks left in the legislative session, CEA continues to push hard for some big changes that impact educators and students—indoor air quality standards, more mental health professionals,…
Educators’ Biggest Fears
39,000 Connecticut children suffer from major depression. 24,000 of those children are not getting the help they need. Those are just some of the startling statistics and stories Connecticut educators, students, families, and supporters are sharing through CEA’s What You Don’t See campaign.
Meet Who’s Running for Office and Get a First Look at Upcoming CEA Business
Join CEA leaders and county directors for a virtual business meeting on either April 5 or April 25. Hear from colleagues running for CEA and NEA offices in May, and get a first glimpse of the issues on the agenda at the annual CEA Representative Assembly.
What Educators Need to Know: Rights and Responsibilities as a Mandated Reporter
As mandated reporters, Connecticut teachers must be alert to signs of potential child abuse or neglect. Watch a short presentation from CEA Legal covering what you need to know about DCF reporting.
NEA, CEA Leaders Hear About Bridgeport’s Successes and Challenges
Bridgeport teachers are hardworking and dedicated but face a myriad of challenges including severe staff shortages, a lack of resources, and insufficient support. During a recent visit to three Bridgeport…
NEA Recognizes Dedication of Long-Serving Bridgeport Teachers
Teaching is a challenging job no matter where you work, but it’s all the more challenging in a place like Bridgeport where teachers face struggles their colleagues in wealthier districts…
Early Career Educator Conference Offers Professional Learning, Connections
New and aspiring educators from every part of the state came together for a day of professional development at CEA’s Early Career Educator Conference in Southbury last Saturday, and came…
What Is and Is Not Remotely True About Remote Learning
During the early days of the pandemic schools went remote with no notice, giving teachers no time to prepare. In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, CEA leaders talk with Connecticut’s 2020 Teacher of the Year about how the state now has a chance to make sure remote teaching and learning are done right.