“Every time that I think things are hard or tough now, I remember that some of my former colleagues survived the Bridgeport strike,” CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey told CEA-Retired members at their fall meeting at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville this week.
“I appreciate that you continue to put one foot in front of the other and fight the good fight for public education despite our current climate,” CEA President Kate Dias told the more than 100 local union leaders from across the state who joined her yesterday for the virtual CEA County Forum.
To help celebrate and educate about the contributions of Hispanic Americans, check out the list of curated resources, books, lessons, videos, activities, and more compiled by NEA.
The Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, supports students and teachers in many ways—through scholarships, holiday gifts, and critical aid when hardships arise. Most recently, CEF was in New London distributing donated school supplies to new educators.
CEA leaders and staff offered five virtual sessions as part of the inaugural SUPER Week designed to strengthen members’ leadership, build member engagement, and give local leaders the tools they need to be even more effective advocates for their colleagues and students.
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Ledyard teachers Nikki Engel and Kate Cummings share what they learned during their first year teaching with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.
Looking for a fun and inspiring way to spend Election Day? Join fellow educators for a dynamic day of professional growth celebrating the power of joyful learning at every age.
At an NEA Organizing Institute, teams from four CEA local associations had the opportunity to learn how to incorporate organizing strategies into their associations’ plans.
It may be September, but the holiday season will be here sooner than we think—which is why the Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF), CEA’s charitable arm, is rolling out the Holiday Bear Project.
This week, CEA’s new back-to-school survey has been making headlines across Connecticut, drawing attention to the serious challenges facing students, teachers, and public education.