The State Board of Education has granted initial certificates to five new state charter schools. Whether the schools eventually open depends on if the state legislature provides the necessary funding.
Join teachers across the state for the second annual CEA Breakfast with Legislators this February 8. This unique opportunity will allow you to talk directly with legislators about what’s going on in your classroom and share what you and your students need to be successful.
At their first press conference of the legislative session, House and Senate Democrats today announced that education and housing will be their two central priorities this winter and spring.
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Tom Lally, CEA’s insurance specialist, talks with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey about what teachers need to know to take full advantage of their HSAs.
Legislators are back in Hartford today, and Governor Ned Lamont kicked off the 2025 legislative session, which runs until June 4, with his State of the State Address before the joint chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly.
These initiatives must be paired with broader investments in competitive salaries, improved working conditions, and adequate resources to not only recruit new teachers but also stop the exodus of talented educators from our profession.
Join a statewide, virtual gathering of CEA members on January 28 to learn about policies and developments that affect you professionally and personally—including what comes next now that WEP/GPO is repealed.
In a huge victory for teachers and other public servants, WEP/GPO repeal is now the law of the land. CEA President Kate Dias had the honor of being present at the White House when President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act.
On Sunday, CEA President Kate Dias will be at the White House ceremony for the historic repeal of WEP/GPO. Watch the video of how together, we made history.
As Connecticut’s 2025 legislative session kicks off next week, CEA-Retired is gearing up to play a pivotal role in advocating for teachers and public education.