Legislators Unanimously Pass Free School Meals for Remainder of School Year
Legislators voted to direct $60 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act to k-12 schools’ breakfast and lunch programs, and Governor Lamont will soon sign the bill.
Your Chance to Be Recognized
Each year, CEA’s Public Relations Committee proudly recognizes outstanding education professionals and advocates. Award winners have included teachers who provide students with extra support outside of school, local union members…
Governor Releases Budget Proposal, Starting Point for Change
Governor Lamont today announced his administration’s budget proposal for the next two fiscal years in an address to the joint chambers of the general assembly. His budget includes statutory increases…
Latest from the Legislature: Focus on SDE Commissioner, School Meals, and Aspiring Educators
During the legislative session, matters concerning education frequently come before lawmakers serving on not just the Education Committee but many other committees as well. Today the Executive and Legislative Nominations…
Breakfast of Champions: Teachers, Legislators Talk Education
Educators and lawmakers came together this weekend for candid conversations about the teaching profession and the multiple crises facing Connecticut schools.
Education Leaders, Advocates Call for Long-Term Funding Increase
A key legislative proposal would increase funding that reaches classrooms, supports students, and raises teacher salaries.
Teachers Tell State Board Special Education Is in Crisis
A burdensome and time-consuming system with numerous glitches that takes teachers away from their students and is leading educators to burn out and leave the profession—that’s how special education teachers…
Educators Tell Legislators Why Schools Need More Funding
Where you spend your money indicates where your values lie, CEA President Kate Dias told members of the legislature’s Education and Appropriations Committees today. “If we look at our checkbook…
East Lyme Educators, Parents: Students Deserve More, Not Less
With a proposal to eliminate more than 18 positions within East Lyme Public Schools for the 2023-2024 school year, scores of educators and parents packed the town’s board of education…
Connecticut Voters Support Changes to Improve School Health
According to a new survey, Connecticut Voters support establishing temperature and humidity standards for schools and other improvements.