CEA Art and Music Teachers Selected as Grant Recipients
Five CEA members have been selected as recipients of California Casualty’s Music and Arts Grant program—a program that ensures as many students as possible have a chance to take part…
Connecticut Teacher Residency Program Succeeding at Bringing More Teachers of Color to the Classroom
Connecticut continues to grow its number of teachers of color thanks to the Teacher Residency Program. A unique program that began at CREC with CEA support, it helps noncertified school staff with bachelors degrees earn teaching certification.
Early Career Educators: Join Us for a Social in Manchester
One of the best things you can do for yourself as an early-career educator is make time to socialize with other new teachers. Join other CEA members for free food, networking, and a chance to bounce ideas, tips, and questions off your colleagues.
Become a Sponsor—or Purchase a Sweatshirt, Mug, or More to Support the Holiday Bear Project
There’s still time to sponsor a child through the Holiday Bear Project—and/or purchase merchandise to support the program. Each year, Holiday Bear provides gifts for children whose families are facing financial or other hardships.
Screen and Stay: Teachers Applaud Relief from School Quarantines
Connecticut has unveiled a new initiative—Screen and Stay—that allows schools to reduce the number of repeated quarantines that disrupted much of the previous school year.
Education Champions, CEA Members Win Around the State
Guilford and Coventry voters turned out in support of educators and schools yesterday and resoundingly defeated Board of Education candidates who had looked to censure teachers and micromanage classrooms. Many CEA members running for local offices won elections.
Big News for Teachers and Social Security
A landmark bill long championed by NEA and CEA promises to bring significant retirement benefits to millions of teachers.
Your Vote Is Your Voice
While presidential elections receive the most media coverage, local elections have the greatest impact on students’ experiences in school and teachers’ jobs.
CEA Members Stepping Up to Run for Municipal Offices on November 2
Tuesday is Election Day, and many CEA members are on the ballot. While presidential election years receive the most media attention, CEA President Kate Dias says, “It’s local elections that…
Monroe Teacher Displays Pumpkin Carving Skills on Food Network Show
“It was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I learned so much,” says Monroe art teacher Chrissy Scarpati of her experience as a contestant on the Food Network’s Outrageous Pumpkins show. She…