Latest on the State Budget
Throughout the state budget process, CEA members have been strong advocates. In just the last three days, more than 4,000 emails were sent by CEA members to their representatives and…
Tell Legislators: No Cost Shift
Legislators did not vote on a budget plan last night, but they released their proposed plan and are expected to vote on it today. The new budget plan lessens school…
Hours Until Budget Vote: Contact Your Legislators Now
Mere hours remain before legislators are expected to vote on a state budget. Don’t wait to contact your legislators. Even if you have contacted them in the past, it is…
Contact Your Legislators Now
Lawmakers will likely vote on a state budget Thursday or Friday. Watch CEA President Sheila Cohen explain why it’s so important to contact your legislators.
Urge Legislators to Pass a Budget That Invests in Public Education
This is our last chance to have our voices heard before the budget vote. Legislators are expected to vote on a budget this Thursday or Friday. School budgets across the…
School Funding Still in Question: Legislators Need to Hear from You
Legislators may vote on a new state budget this week. A new plan unveiled by Governor Malloy would lessen the school funding cuts that were part of his executive order,…
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on Governor’s Latest Budget Proposal
Educators across Connecticut urge legislators to quickly pass a budget that includes these essential principles: Protect local school budgets and the education of all children Maintain critical services for families…
CEA Testifies: Support Meaningful PD, Oppose Shortcuts to Teacher Certification
CEA staff testified before the State Board of Education (SBE) today on two issues important to teachers and public schools: professional development and teacher preparation/certification. CEA, which is now a…
How to Support Students Impacted by Plan to End DACA
President Trump today announced he plans to end the Obama administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program—which will upend the lives of more than 800,000 children and young adults…
Watch How the Windsor Community Celebrates Back-to-School
In Windsor, the whole family gets involved when it’s back-to-school time! Ahead of the official start to the school year, teachers at John F. Kennedy welcomed students and parents into…