Save on Summer Events for You and Your Family
From sporting events to theater to professional learning and more, CEA has you covered with savings on lots of summer fun. Mark your calendar and register for the events below today.
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CEA Recognized on National Stage
When it comes to showcasing teachers’ dedication to their students and members’ work together as a union, CEA Communications is always ready to make an impact. That work is now being recognized nationally by the State Education Association Communicators and with a Telly Award.
More CT-SEDS Training Available This Summer and Fall
State Department of Education partners are offering training this summer and fall on specific aspects of CT-SEDS, the state’s special education data system.
Register for Day of Collaboration and Professional Learning
The Empowered to Lead Symposium, an annual event hosted by the Connecticut Teacher of the Year Council, provides opportunities for teacher-leaders, administrators, and other educators to articulate and enhance their collective power, expertise, and experience.
Failure to Improve Schools’ Indoor Air Quality Risks Student, Staff Health
Educators and school staff respond to press report of millions in grant requests denied to districts in need of critical heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades Teachers, paraeducators and support…
School’s Out; Summer Reading Challenge Begins
As schools wrap up for the year, educators and parents’ focus turns to ensuring children stay engaged with reading over the summer months. To ensure more students have access to books and reading activities the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge kicked off today with an updated focus on increasing summer reading activities and improved literacy outcomes for all students.
CEA Push Brings New Teacher Evaluation Guidelines
The State Board of Education unanimously approved new educator evaluation guidelines that focus on growth rather than compliance, reducing the burden on teachers so they can focus on their students instead of paperwork.
Respect, Support for Teachers Top Concerns for Special Ed Task Force
Special Education is facing an extreme shortage of teachers in Connecticut, and members of a state task force charged with studying special education services and funding began their meeting today…
Social Security 2100 Would Protect Teachers
Social Security 2100, a plan reintroduced by Congressman John Larson and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, would finally do away with the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)—penalties that unfairly reduce or erase the retirement benefits that teachers and other public servants deserve.
End of Legislative Session Brings Wins for Teachers
Teachers’ voices were heard by state legislators, resulting in additional school funding and the passage of numerous bills that will improve teachers’ working conditions—but there’s still more work to be done.