New and Aspiring Educators Find Kindred Spirits, Support in Union
Early career educators attending CEA’s annual conference learned from experts on how to maintain balance and joy in a demanding career.
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CEA-Retired President Participates in National Conference
CEA-Retired President William Murray, who attended the three-day event, said, “The focus of the NEA-Retired Conference was to illustrate and enhance the importance of the retired membership. We want active and retired members to know that retired teachers are a vital contributing group within NEA. We represent 11% of the association’s total membership.”
Cost of Living Adjustments
Social Security has announced that they will be granting a cost of living increase of 1.3% for the current year. Based on the statutes governing Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) for CTRB members, the Connecticut Teachers’ Retirement Board will be granting COLA as follows.
Student Debt Waiver: Are You Eligible?
CEA Member Benefits invites you to a free webinar on what is likely the last opportunity you’ll have to receive retroactive credit for federal student loan payments that may have…
Share Your Story
Are you affected by the Government Pension Offset (GPO) or the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)? Please share your story by contacting us!
Spring Is Sprouting—Save on Lawncare, Patio Furniture, and More
This spring save on everything from lawncare supplies and grills to travel or a new car thanks to NEA Member Benefits. Check out the highlighted offers for April below.
Editorials Amplify CEA Priorities
From eliminating edTPA to holding charter schools accountable, CEA’s calls for much-needed change to elevate public education and our profession are reverberating. Two compelling opinion pieces recently published in the…
CEA’s Legislative Commission Co-Chairs Share Why Your Story Matters to Legislators
With two months left in the legislative session now is a vital time for teachers to be having conversations with their lawmakers.
State Announces Schools Receiving First Round of Grants for HVAC Upgrades
Although teachers have for years drawn attention to the problem of poor air quality in schools making students and educators sick, it took the COVID-19 pandemic for the general public…