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.
In addition to conducting the business of the association, delegates to the CEA Representative Assembly last weekend also honored many CEA members for their outstanding commitment to the profession, for advancing human and civil rights, and for their public relations efforts.
Delegates to the CEA Representative Assembly elected new officers, voted on a budget, new business items, and amendments to the constitution and bylaws, and honored exemplary educators.
In uncontested races, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey were declared re-elected at CEA’s 176th Representative Assembly. The association’s largest governing body, the CEA RA convened this evening with nearly 400 delegates in attendance.
Creating a classroom community that honors student identities, encourages students to learn about the world around them, and leads them to practice empathy while advocating for themselves and others is a goal for many educators—but how to get there?
Shelton parents, students, and their teachers came out in force to ask city leaders to support a budget that supports their schools.
Mental health is just as important as physical health when it comes to our quality of life. This month provides an opportunity to increase awareness about the role of mental health and to share resources and information to help those who may need mental health support.
CEA is hosting opportunities to relax, unwind, and learn about your most import union rights at three beautiful Connecticut wineries this spring.
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden hosted a virtual event for teachers from across the country with NEA President Becky Pringle and AFT President Randi Weingarten. Bloomfield Education Association President Gail Jorden attended to represent Connecticut teachers.
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.