ONE Young and Union—Welcoming Our Newest Educators
Opportunity, networking, and empowerment are integral to CEA events for early career educators this spring that give teachers the opportunity to learn and grow together outside the classroom.
First Hurdle Cleared but More Work Needed to Get Landmark Legislation Passed
The Legislature’s Education Committee on Friday took the first step toward getting landmark teacher enhancement legislation passed. The committee members voted unanimously to send HB 6884 An Act Concerning the…
Learn from Experts on Implementing Play in the Classroom
Join educators from around the state for a series of virtual workshops led by experts on implementing play in the classroom. Learn simple, sustainable approaches to rekindle joy for yourself and your students.
New Teacher Evaluation Guidelines on the Way
After 11 frustrating years of evaluations that teachers have often felt are unfair and lacking in useful feedback, the State Board of Education this spring is expected to vote on…
Candid Conversation: DCF Commissioner Answers Teachers’ Questions
DCF Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes joined CEA local leaders for a conversation about what’s working when it comes to the teacher-DCF relationship and what still needs to be improved.
Attend Upcoming CEA County Forums and a Budget Meeting
Learn more about your union and connect with colleagues at upcoming in-person CEA County Forums and a virtual Budget Forum.
Fixing CT-SEDS: Teachers Share Suggestions for Improvement with State Department of Education
CT-SEDS, the state’s new special education data system, has been the bane of special education teachers across Connecticut this year, causing extreme frustration, burnout, and forcing some teachers out of…
News Media Amplifies Teachers’ Call for Landmark Education Legislation
Many CEA members, leaders, and staff testified Wednesday at a hearing of the legislature’s Education Committee, and more than 600 members emailed written testimony to help get landmark legislation passed.…
Stratford Educator Inducted into National Teachers Hall of Fame
The surprise of a lifetime propelled Kristen Record, a Stratford physics teacher and Connecticut’s 2011 Teacher of the Year, into yet another exclusive group of exceptional educators.
Landmark Legislation Would Lift Up Teaching Profession
More than 600 teachers this week reached out to lawmakers urging the passage of a comprehensive bill containing key recommendations from CEA for supporting teachers, students, and public schools.