Tell Legislators to Protect Educators’ Personal Information
Contact your State Representative right now to urge them to bring this bill up for a vote and ask for their support.
CEA Ad Campaign Receives National Award
CEA’s public awareness advertising campaign, which highlights the enduring, positive influence teachers have on their students’ personal, academic, and professional achievements, is receiving national recognition. The campaign—Because of a Teacher, Every Profession is Possible—won a prestigious Telly Award.
Aspiring Educator Discusses How to Attract New Teachers to the Profession
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast Kate Cummings, chair of CEA’s Aspiring Educators Program, shares what the state can do to address barriers steering college students away from a career in teaching.
Educators and Parents Call on Lawmakers to Address Teacher Shortage Causing Lost Learning Time for Students
With a week left in the legislative session, CEA leaders, members, parents, and several legislators are urging lawmakers to use this opportunity to fix the teacher shortage crisis.
Save on Travel and Summer Fun with Your CEA and NEA Membership
As you prepare for summer and opportunities to celebrate dads and grads, don’t forget to check out the savings available to you through NEA Member Benefits.
Teacher Shortage Worsening, Causing School Closings, Early Dismissals, and Lost Learning Time for Students
Teachers are sounding the alarm for the state to provide funding and accountability measures to fix the staff shortage crisis facing our public schools.
Play-Based Learning, Kindergarten Start Age, and More Pass the House
An important bill for teachers that incorporates play-based learning, raises the kindergarten start age, eliminates performance ratings in teacher evaluations, and more passed the State House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate.
CEA-Retired Helps Move Profession into the Future
More than 125 retired educators gathered at the Aqua Turf on May 17 for the CEA-Retired Annual Spring Business Meeting to hear about legislative and Congressional updates regarding teacher retirement as well as other issues relevant to retired and active educators.
Legislators Say Teachers Have Their Support; Next Move in Governor’s Court
With teacher burnout increasing in the face of low salaries, problematic behavior from students, sick schools, and more, Hamden educators told legislators during a recent meeting that the state needs to invest more to support educators and schools and prevent a full-blown teacher shortage crisis.
Teachers Take Their Case to the Capitol
With less than three weeks left of the legislative session, teachers from every part of the state have been coming to the Capitol after school to get key priorities past the finish line.