Connecticut Education Association Hosts 176th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser on Sept. 27
Event supports educators and students in need and will be held at Amarante’s in New Haven
Bridgeport Teachers’ Blackout Rally Exposes Troubling Issues Jeopardizing Students
Wearing black and carrying signs that read, “Help us help our students,” “Bridgeport students deserve more,” and “Respect teachers,” teachers, parents and community members from across the city protested outside City Hall calling for actions to elevate education in Bridgeport.
Education Champions Campaign Launched; Encourages Public to Join Together to Advocate for Policies that Uplift Public Education and Support Students’ Academic and Mental Well-Being
With a new school year underway, educators, administrators, parents, businesses, community members and students are joining together and encouraging all residents to become Public Education Champions, advocating for policies and practices that uplift public education and support students’ academic and mental well-being.
Back-To-School Survey 2024
CEA Back-to-School Survey finds no improvement in teacher shortages, salaries, stress, burnout, student mental health and behavioral issues
Education Advocates Recognized in CEA Report Card and Honor Roll
CEA has released its Honor Roll, a list of legislators who have a proven track record as education champions. CEA’s Honor Roll and Legislator Report Card evaluate legislators’ overall support for issues important to students, teachers, and public education.
CEA Takes Top National Communications Awards
CEA’s Communications Department took home seven awards recognizing exceptional communications across various categories at a national awards ceremony.
Danbury Teacher Honored with Prestigious CEA Award for Teaching Excellence
Exemplary Danbury teacher Lori Woodruff was presented with the Connecticut Education Association’s highest teaching award, the John McCormack Award for Teaching Excellence. The Academy for International Studies (AIS) Magnet School fourth grade teacher was honored at the 176th annual CEA Representative Assembly, held at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center this past weekend.
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on the End of the 2024 Legislative Session
Since COVID, teachers have continually gone above and beyond for their students and while the pandemic is mostly behind us, teachers are still dealing with the negative impact on our students. Our educators are facing student behavioral, social, and mental health issues and a teacher shortage with no end in sight.
Archaic Laws Negatively Impacting Teachers, Barrier to Recruiting and Retention
Educators are calling for a repeal of WEP/GPO provisions that eliminate earned retirement benefits from millions of Americans.
Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation Helps Prevent Cuts to Education
Education community and families react to Congress preventing dire cuts to education budget.