Across Connecticut, New Teachers Warmly Welcomed
All across the state, local teachers’ associations are welcoming their newest members, including recent college grads, career-changers, and seasoned educators from other districts.
Wishing You a Great School Year!
Watch a back-to-school video message from CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.
Super School Savings Ahead
CEA and NEA Member Benefits can help you save on all your back-to-school needs. Learn how you can hold on to your heard-earned dollars.
Presidential Primary Candidates Attack Teachers’ Unions, Department of Education
In a stunning show of disrespect for educators, several candidates on the GOP primary debate stage are calling for an end to teachers’ unions.
Tips for Welcoming New Teachers to Your Local Association
How do you welcome new teachers to your local association? In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Darien Middle School English teacher Abby Shiner shares how her local association makes new teachers feel welcomed and supported as they begin their careers in the district.
Voters’ Top Concerns: Lack of School Funding, Teacher Pay, and School Shootings
The National Education Association has released new polling that highlights voters’ true priorities when it comes to schools and education as we head in to the 2024 election cycle.
Connecticut Education Foundation Scholarships Help Students Pursue Teaching Careers
Two Connecticut students this year have been awarded Racially and Ethnically Diverse Educators Scholarships from the Connecticut Education Foundation to help them pursue teaching careers.
Superintendents Welcomed Back to School with Messages from State Leaders
Within the next two weeks, Connecticut schools will be filled with students once again, and as educators prepare to welcome them, Commissioner of Education Charlene Russell-Tucker welcomed superintendents to the new year at a back-to-school event at Berlin High School today.
Because of Our Union ‘We Are Always Stronger Together’
Unions mean workplace protections, collective bargaining, power in numbers, and more. Westhill High School English teacher Kate Tobin shares what being part of a union means to her.
Senator Blumenthal Pushes for Legislation to Address the Teacher Shortage
“Connecticut is suffering from a desperate teacher shortage,” said Senator Richard Blumenthal. “The people of Connecticut should be deeply disturbed, alarmed, and angry that we have that teacher shortage here when we have the power to avoid it.”