Teachers Go the Extra Mile for their Students Every Day

Watch CEA’s new awareness campaign and hear Connecticut parents’ powerful stories highlighting the critical work of teachers in and out of the classroom.

Advocacy Scorecard



79%

of students say they’ve been encouraged to follow their dreams by a teacher.

83%

of students say a teacher helped improve their confidence and self-esteem.

94%

of Americans say we should do more to recognize good teachers.

Teachers’ and Parents’ Stories

Allison Hughes & Lisa Abel

Meghan Hatch-Geary & Nikki Cina

Paul Geary & Kyle Brennan

State Rep. Chris Poulos & Ben Fligelman

Paul Geary & Kyle Brennan

State Rep. Chris Poulos & Ben Fligelman

Media Coverage

3000

students affected in the average teacher’s career