Public education is the backbone of our democracy, and as educators, our top priority is ensuring that every child—regardless of their zip code, background, or family income—receives a high-quality public education.
While we appreciate the attention the governor is giving to special education with today’s proposal, our students can’t afford to wait years for the crisis to be resolved. Teachers are disappointed that the governor’s proposal doesn’t address special education for this school year or the next.
Governor Ned Lamont today held a press conference at the State Capitol to announce additional funding for special education that will not take effect for two more years. “Our students can’t afford to wait years for this crisis to be resolved,” CEA President Kate Dias said.
As part of CEA’s public awareness campaign, Teachers Go the Extra Mile for Their Students Every Day, teachers who speak up at board of education and other town meetings this winter and spring will receive a Teachers Go the Extra Mile T-shirt.
Dozens of CEA staff and members donated and volunteered at the first-ever blood drive hosted by CEA.
A federal shift in immigration policies has raised questions for many Connecticut educators as to what these changes mean for them and their students. Check out resources available to educators.
Special education in Connecticut is facing a crisis, and today at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, stakeholders and legislators held a press conference to share recommendations for addressing some of the most pressing issues in special education.
Designed specifically for early career educators but open to all CEA members and CEA Aspiring Educators, this free day of professional learning will help you become more confident in your skills as a teacher and an advocate for your students.
The Connecticut State Board of Education voted unanimously on Wednesday to step in and help address the needs of Bridgeport Public Schools, which have been plagued by a shortage of educators, lack of resources and financial transparency, and more.
In episode 50 of CEA’s podcast, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn Delancey talk with Bette Marafino, president of the Connecticut Alliance for Retired Americans, and Mary-Beth Lang, vice-president of CEA Retired, about celebrating WEP/GPO repeal, how we got here, and what’s next.