This Thanksgiving, Listen to Educators and Act
As we celebrate Thanksgiving and think about how much we appreciate our educators, CEA President Kate Dias says showing gratitude requires that we listen to teachers.
School Crisis: 74% of Teachers Consider Calling It Quits
A growing crisis in Connecticut’s public schools brought CEA leaders and elected officials together to focus on solutions ahead of the 2023 legislative session.
Win a Free Connecticut Sun Basketball Clinic for Your Elementary School
K-6 teachers can win a free professional basketball clinic for their students, thanks to the Connecticut Sun, a CEA Member Benefits partner.
Teacher of the Year Ceremony Celebrates Connecticut’s Talented Educators
Teachers from more than 160 school districts across the state took the stage at The Bushnell yesterday in an event celebrating the importance of their profession and all its shining…
Fixing Social Security for Teachers
Congressman John Larson has a bill before Congress that would repeal GPO and WEP, provisions that reduce or entirely eliminate Social Security benefits for teachers. Listen to Larson and Preston local President Susan Strader discuss how Larson’s bill will help teachers on the latest episode of CEA’s podcast.
Teachers Win at the Polls
CEA members turned out in big ways for education friendly candidates this fall. From door knocking and phone banking to texting, writing post cards, attending rallies, and poll standing, their…
Connecticut Residents Credit Teachers with Who They Are Today
American Education Week presents everyone with an opportunity to celebrate public education and honor the individuals who are making a difference in students’ lives. Here in Connecticut, people from a variety of occupations are sharing what they have achieved because of a teacher.
Calling All Presenters!
Do you enjoy presenting? Would you like to help support our newer teachers? The CEA Membership Training and Conference Committee is looking to expand the sessions available to members attending…
Schools Across Connecticut Honor Veterans
Veterans’ Day is tomorrow, and teachers in schools across Connecticut have been recognizing the contributions of military veterans with their students.
Your Donation Can Make a Child’s Holiday Brighter
As the weather turns colder and you think about the upcoming festive season, consider brightening a child’s holiday by contributing to the Connecticut Education Foundation’s (CEF) Holiday Bear program.