Dedicated Greenwich Educator Receives CEA’s Highest Honor for Teaching Excellence
Greenwich educator Joy Colon was presented with the Connecticut Education Association’s highest teaching award, the John McCormack Award for Teaching Excellence.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on the 2026 Legislative Session
We are pleased with the outcome of this year’s legislative session, which delivered meaningful progress for teachers, students, and public education. We also recognize that important work remains.
CEA Applauds Legislators for Ensuring Fairness for Educators
The Senate has joined the House in passing HB 5003, a bill that ensures that serious disciplinary and termination decisions are made through a fair, consistent, and objective process.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on the proposal to increase education funding
The Connecticut Education Association commends the State Senate Leadership, the House Leadership, and Governor Ned Lamont for their commitment to providing significant funding to our schools. We appreciate the continued…
CEA’s Aspiring Educator Program Prepares Next Generation of Teachers Amid Ongoing Shortage
Amid a continuing teacher shortage, the Connecticut Education Association’s Aspiring Educator Program (CEA AEP) is doing its part to build a strong, prepared pipeline of future educators. At the annual CEA AEP Apple Banquet, held at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell…
CEF Kicks-Off Annual Read Across Connecticut Celebration
The Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF) kicked off its annual Read Across Connecticut weeklong celebration to help spread the joy of reading to students across the state. This year, CEF is…
CEA President Kate Dias on Governor Lamont’s State of the State Address
Governor Lamont’s speech was encouraging as he focused on supporting students and strengthening public education. We appreciate the governor’s commitment to universal preschool, free school breakfast for all students, the…
Educators and Parents Unite: Call for an End to Digital Distractions in the Classroom
Connecticut educators and parents are joining forces to advance statewide phone-free schools legislation designed to protect student mental health, restore classroom focus, and foster genuine social connection during the school day.
Education Leaders Sound Alarm on Federal Cuts, Educator Shortages, and Attacks on Students at Connecticut Education Issues Summit
As public schools across Connecticut face mounting pressure from proposed federal funding cuts, educator shortages, and escalating attacks on LGBTQ+ students, state and national education leaders participated in the 2026 Connecticut Education Issues Summit today to confront the most pressing challenges facing public education—and to outline solutions to protect students and strengthen schools.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on Violence Involving ICE and Need for Safe, Welcoming Schools
Our hearts are with everyone who has been affected by this senseless violence.