Tomorrow: Legislative Session 2018
Tomorrow begins the 2018 session of the Connecticut General Assembly. It’s likely to be a busy session with many issues for legislators to tackle over these next three months. Students,…
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Enfield Teacher Wins Grand Prize Vacation Package from CEA Member Benefits Sweepstakes
When the school bell dismissed her students for Super Bowl weekend, Enfield High School building rep and business education teacher Kim Sweeney prepared to head down the hall to meet…
Showcase Your Local’s Newsletter or Website
Does your local have a newsletter or website? We want to know about it! The annual CEA Newsletter and Website Competition recognizes teachers and locals who promote communication with Association…
Subscribe and Bag Some Swag
With recent cuts to state education funding, a new legislative session about to start, and the future of teachers and public education at risk it’s never been more important to…
Free Screening of Documentary About the Cost of Privatizing Public Schools
Renowned author and advocate for children Jonathan Kozol has called it “a beautiful film” that “everyone who values democratic education needs to see”—and now you can watch Backpack Full of…
Being a Good Union Member Is Being a Good Teacher, Says Waterbury Building Rep
“Union business is a professional responsibility and makes a big difference,” says Waterbury teacher and building rep Anthony Della Calce. The sixth-year math educator who teaches at North End Middle…
CHECK OUT THE REDESIGNED MEMBER BENEFITS WEBSITE AND ENTER TO WIN GREAT PRIZES
Save hundreds on things you buy every day. Visit cea.org/mbfor teacher deals and discounts you never knew you had. Now through the end of January, enter to win weekly raffle prizes and the chance to win a grand prize guided-tour vacation package from NEA Member Benefits.
MATT DAMON USES HIS FAME TO SUPPORT TEACHERS AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Attend a free screening of Backpack Full of Cash on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. in New London. Narrated by Matt Damon, whose mother is teacher, the movie, explores the real cost…
RIGHT TO WORK IS REALLY RIGHT TO BEG
The Janus case, now before the U.S. Supreme Court, isan effort to weaken unions—and the protections that help safeguard teachers’ salaries, benefits, and rights. Attend an upcoming CEA County Forum in your area and learn how you can help continue to protect teachers’ hard-won salaries and benefits
OUR STUDENTS CAN’T WAIT: RESTORE ECS FUNDING NOW
CEA and AFTCT leaders sent a letter urging legislators to hold a special session, prior to the start of the regular on Feb. 7 to restore education funding cut by the governor. Read the letter to legislators. Read the story.