CCJEF Ruling Fails Connecticut Students
Yesterday’s State Supreme Court ruling in the Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding (CCJEF) v. Rell delivered a mixed verdict—bad for school funding, while rejecting the lower court’s attempt…
Winter Round of CEA County Meetings to Focus on Janus Case
Attend an upcoming CEA County Forum January 22 – February 1 and learn about the Janus case and how we must stand together to fight against those who want to…
CEA Members Continue to Press for TEAM Funding
Connecticut’s Teacher Education And Mentoring (TEAM) program is one of the nation’s most highly regarded induction and support programs for new teachers. After state funding for the program was unexpectedly…
Our Students Can’t Wait: Teachers Send Letter to Legislators Urging Restoration of ECS Funds
CEA President Sheila Cohen and AFT-Connecticut President Jan Hochadel today sent a letter to legislators urging them to convene a special session to restore ECS funding. Severe cuts in education…
Connecticut Congressman, CEA Members Speak Out for Educators and Pre-Service Teachers
CEA member Lindsay Aronheim joined U.S.Congressman Joe Courtney to speak out against a plan being considered in Congress that would hurt Connecticut teachers and college students pursuing careers in education.…
Here’s How Students and Teachers Are Celebrating the Holiday Season
Winter break is here! We hope it’s a great one for all of you. Here are some of the ways teachers and students around Connecticut are celebrating the season today.…
Orange Students Learn About the Importance of Giving Thanks to CEA Holiday Bear Project
Thanks to the generosity of Orange teachers and students and their families, children who might not have received any gifts this holiday season will now have a brighter holiday. Members…
Standing Stronger Together, Stratford Teachers, Community Send Clear Message: No Teacher Layoffs
A tremendous turnout of Stratford educators, families, and CEA leaders and staff at a special budget meeting of the new town council last night ensured that municipal leaders heard—and sent—a…
Teachers Call on Legislators to Address Education Funding in Special Session
Connecticut teachers are urging legislators to take up the critical issue of education funding when they convene for a special session later this month to focus on the draconian cuts…
Please Thank Your Members of Congress and Urge Them to Pass the Dream Act
A Quinnipiac Poll out this week shows that 77 percent of U.S. voters want undocumented young people to be allowed to stay in the country and apply for citizenship. Congress,…