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It’s shaping up to be a busy legislative session, with plenty of news affecting Connecticut teachers. Make sure you’re up to date with all of the latest Connecticut education news…
CEA Members Join Labor Community at Hartford Women’s March
“We’re your sisters, your brothers, your sons, and your daughters. Treat us like family,” sang labor union members who came together for a choir performance at the Women’s March in…
Apply Now for an NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship
Applications are being accepted through February 4 for the 2020 NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship—a year of professional development that includes a summer field study in Peru. The fellowship is…
All Members Invited to Upcoming CEA Meetings
CEA’s next round of county forum meetings runs January 28 – February 12. Meet with your colleagues and local union leaders to hear about issues impacting education and your profession,…
Lamont: ‘We Have the Greatest Teachers in the World’
During his State of the State Address kicking off the 2019 legislative session today Governor Ned Lamont received a standing ovation when he praised teachers. “We have the greatest teachers…
2019 Legislative Session: What to Watch
January 9 marked the inauguration of a new governor and the beginning of the 2019 session of the Connecticut General Assembly. It’s likely to be a busy session with many…
New Year, New Legislative Session: Subscribe for the Latest News
Governor Lamont and Connecticut legislators will be sworn into office this Wednesday, kicking off the 2019 legislative session. It is sure to be an eventful five months, with plenty of…
Union a Priority for Stamford Building Rep
Teachers are often stretched thin between planning, teaching, grading, and assisting with extracurriculars. That’s certainly the case for Stamford teacher Kate Tobin, who teaches a full load of English classes,…
DeVos’ School Safety Plan Ignores Schools’ Real Needs
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ Federal Commission on School Safety was supposed to address gun violence in our schools and recommend ways schools can keep students safe. Instead, the commission yesterday…
Victory for Wallingford Teachers, Students, but Fight Continues Against Mega High School
“We made a difference,” said Wallingford Education Association (WEA) President Lou Faiella, regarding the Board of Education’s decision last night to scrap any plans for consolidating the town’s two middle…