Enter NEA’s 2022 Postcard Art Contest
This November, we have the chance to elect candidates who will determine the future of public education. Enter NEA’s contest and design a postcard that encourages everyone to vote and…
Take the New CEA Survey
CEA wants to hear your views and opinions on public education and the teaching profession to better advocate for you and your students next year.
Teachers Eligible for Assistance to Cover Lost Wages and Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses
If you were financially impacted by COVID-19 between March 10, 2020, and July 20, 2021, you may be eligible to apply for benefits to cover lost wages and out-of-pocket medical…
Share Your Voice: Take the Remote Learning Teacher Survey
The State Department of Education (SDE) recognizes that teachers have worked extremely hard during the pandemic and wants to learn from your experiences to be better prepared for the future.
State Announces Funding to Lower Barriers for Aspiring Educators
On top of the cost of their degrees, aspiring educators also face the fees that come with Praxis testing, edTPA, background checks and fingerprinting, and state certification. Those fees add…
Teacher Priorities Signed into Law
Legislators made children’s mental health a priority this legislative session at the urging of teachers, students, and families, and Governor Ned Lamont has now signed three historic children’s mental health bills into law.
State Announces Temporary Emergency Certification Endorsements for 2022-23
The State Department of Education has released an updated list of temporary emergency endorsements, effective for the 2022–23 school year. These emergency certifications can only be issued to educators who…
STEM Day at Greater Hartford Athletic Inspires Hartford Area Students and Teachers
After more than two years with few fields trips, Greater Hartford area students’ excitement was unmistakable as they crowded around peers’ science project displays and took part in hands-on science…
Retired Educators Mourn Texas Tragedy, Renew Commitment to Electing Pro-Education Candidates
The role of politics in educators’ lives was front and center at today’s CEA-Retired Spring Business meeting. Retired teachers applauded wins in the legislature while mourning innocent lives lost in…
In Wake of Texas School Shooting, Connecticut Teachers, Leaders Amplify Calls for National Response
“What the hell is it going to take to stop this!” Those were the words of Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz on the steps of the State Capitol today, where CEA…