NEA RA New Business Items Strengthen Public Education
Connecticut’s delegation to the 2023 NEA Representative Assembly deliberated and voted on new business items to strengthen the organization and its support of public education.
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Against Backdrop of Book Bans, Curriculum Constraints, Teachers Rally for Freedom
Connecticut educators join NEA’s Freedom to Learn rally, rising up against attempts to ban books, silence teachers, and interfere with students’ learning.
NEA Leaders Re-Elected; President, First Lady, Education Secretary Address Teachers at NEA RA
In powerful speeches heard by thousands of educators at the NEA Representative Assembly on July 4, the nation’s top public education advocates pledged their continued support for teachers. U.S. Secretary…
Aspiring Educators Take Home National Awards
CEA’s Aspiring Educators work hard every day as they study to become teachers and learn about their profession and their union. At the NEA Aspiring Educators annual awards celebration in…
CEA Members Join Thousands of Colleagues for NEA Representative Assembly
Ninety CEA members have joined nearly 6,000 educators from around the nation in Orlando, Florida this week for the 2023 National Education Association Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly (RA).
Supreme Court Overturns Biden Debt Relief, but Student Loan Forgiveness Programs for Teachers Still in Effect
Although the Supreme Court today struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, that decision has no bearing on teachers’ eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, nor does it in any way impact the Income Driven Repayment Adjustment opportunity.
Educators March, Celebrate Portuguese Heritage
Educators come from all walks of life and backgrounds—something that members of the Portuguese-American community saw firsthand recently in Hartford. On Sunday, June 11, Portuguese-American educators from around Connecticut marched…
Legislators Reflect on Teacher Wins
CEA leaders, members, and staff worked hard and were able to accomplish a number of wins this legislative session. Education Committee Chair Rep. Jeff Currey and Ranking Member Rep. Kathleen McCarty discuss those wins and more on the latest episode of CEA’s podcast.
Watch How Teachers Have Inspired Careers from Politics to Radio
From college students to radio hosts, everyone has a Because of a Teacher story. Watch these videos to hear how Connecticut teachers have inspired today’s professionals—and are inspiring the leaders of tomorrow.
Save on Summer Gear, Entertaining, and More
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