Teachers Bring Out Our Best
“It brings out the best in me when I think of my teachers,” says Alice Lam, a cardiovascular registered nurse. Watch a conversation between Lam and her former physics teacher Kristen Record.
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State Partnering with Local Tribal Nations to Create Native American Studies Model Curriculum
The State Department of Education is working together with Connecticut’s five recognized tribal nations and educators to create a new Native American studies model curriculum that will be available to schools for the 2023-24 school year.
Give This Tuesday to Support Connecticut Kids
Join the Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, as we participate in our first-ever Giving Tuesday and make a positive difference for children right here, where we live.
CEA President Discusses Dire Threat of Teacher Burnout
“In our thirst for accountability, we’ve become micromanagers of a process that can’t be micromanaged,” CEA President Kate Dias told NBC Connecticut’s Mike Hydeck during an appearance on Face the Facts to discuss the findings of a recent survey of CEA members.
This Thanksgiving, Listen to Educators and Act
As we celebrate Thanksgiving and think about how much we appreciate our educators, CEA President Kate Dias says showing gratitude requires that we listen to teachers.
School Crisis: 74% of Teachers Consider Calling It Quits
A growing crisis in Connecticut’s public schools brought CEA leaders and elected officials together to focus on solutions ahead of the 2023 legislative session.
New CEA Survey Finds Rising Wave of Stress, Burnout, Shortages, and Teachers Leaving the Profession
Increased salaries, staffing, respect, limits on non-teaching duties would help alleviate growing crisis in our schools.
Win a Free Connecticut Sun Basketball Clinic for Your Elementary School
K-6 teachers can win a free professional basketball clinic for their students, thanks to the Connecticut Sun, a CEA Member Benefits partner.
Teacher of the Year Ceremony Celebrates Connecticut’s Talented Educators
Teachers from more than 160 school districts across the state took the stage at The Bushnell yesterday in an event celebrating the importance of their profession and all its shining…
Know Your Union
Who and what are building reps, local presidents, and UniServ Reps–and how can they help you? Learn about your local union and how it works for you.