Since 2021, the Stamford Education Association has been battling back against high school schedules that shortchange educators and students. Last night—after five years of nonstop organizing and advocacy—they prevailed.
Join teachers from across the state for the CEA Breakfast with Legislators this February 28. Talk directly with legislators about what’s going on in your classroom and share what you and your students need to be successful.
Join a statewide, virtual gathering of CEA members on January 27 and get the tools, insight, and inspiration you need to make a real impact this year.
Recent changes to federal student loan policy are threatening to shut the door on graduate education for thousands of teachers, nurses, social workers, and other essential professionals. In response, Connecticut lawmakers are advancing a state-level solution designed to preserve access to affordable financing and protect the future of the state’s public service workforce.
One year ago today, teachers and public servants secured a historic win: the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. When President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, decades of advocacy paid off—ending unjust penalties and finally delivering the full Social Security benefits educators had earned and long deserved.
Tips for your next 10-minute meeting A parent raises a concern about an interaction a teacher had with her child, and the principal wants to meet with the teacher and…
As you head off to winter break, we hope you’re able to step away from the day-to-day demands of school and fully embrace a well-earned break.
For proof that educators are educators for life, look no further than CEA-Retired. “You can take the teacher out of the classroom—sort of, sometimes!—but you can’t take the classroom out of the teacher,” jokes CEA-Retired President Mary-Beth Lang.
From T-shirts, coats, and sweatshirts to hats, onesies, umbrellas, travel mugs, and blankets, CEA’s swag store has something for everyone. Shop for yourself, colleagues, and family members, and feel good knowing that your purchases support the Connecticut Education Foundation.
In a special year-in-review episode of CEA’s podcast, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey reflect on the lessons of 2025—and look ahead to 2026.