Watch East Hartford Community Speak Out
“I can tell just by looking at this crowd that Betsy DeVos messed with the wrong district,” East Hartford Education Association President Annie Irvine told the more than 200 students,…
Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on DeVos’s Attack on East Hartford Public Schools
Betsy DeVos’s attack on East Hartford Public Schools is alarming, demoralizing, and unwarranted—but not unexpected from a woman who is totally unqualified and unfit to serve as U.S. Secretary of…
Retired Teachers Urged to Speak Out, Contact Legislators
“How our pensions are funded is extremely important,” CEA-Retired President Gloria Brown told her colleagues this morning. “Get on the phone, send a letter or an email to your legislators.…
Middle and High School Students Learn What it Takes to Be a Teacher
“You have come from all corners of the state—I’m happy to see so many middle and high schools represented,” Dr. Zulma R. Toro told students gathered this morning for the…
West Hartford School Celebrates International Night
Aiken Elementary School in West Hartford has an increasingly diverse student population—which the school community thinks is cause for celebration. Every year the school comes together for a special International…
Educator Certification Shortage Areas for 2017-18
If you’re working under an endorsement that is considered a shortage area you may be eligible for benefits such as loan forgiveness and mortgage assistance. Based on a survey done…
Register Now For CEA’s Summer Leadership Conference
Summer is right around the corner—don’t forget to make plans to attend CEA’s Summer Leadership Conference. This year’s conference, which will take place July 31 – August 2 at the…
Special Education & Equity in Connecticut
As with other areas of public education, when it comes to special education there are big disparities between districts. How do we make sure all students and families receive equitable…
Bloomfield Teacher, Softball Coach Scores Winning Run for Students
Ninth-grade girls in Bloomfield have been arriving at the high school and joining the varsity softball team never having touched a glove before. Without a town league or a middle…
CEA President Tells Teachers: “If We Engage, We Will Make a Difference”
The many challenges confronting public education on both the state and national level can at times feel overwhelming. CEA President Sheila Cohen told delegates to the CEA Representative Assembly (RA)…