Social Security’s Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) penalize educators, police officers, and other state and local government employees who dedicate their lives to public service.
A national threat posted to TikTok referencing violence in schools has Connecticut schools and law enforcement on high alert today. CEA President Kate Dias talked to numerous media outlets about…
We must all stand together to stop the dangerous new trend of using social media to instigate violence in our schools and communities.
CEA members, students and their families, and community members around Connecticut have done a lot to ensure students in need will have a brighter holiday this year. Watch why Westport students and educators say they’ve gotten involved with the Holiday Bear Project.
Could you use some breathing room in your budget? In addition to the NEA Student Loan Programs, NEA Member Benefits is now offering NEA members a chance to win $1,000…
Whether you’re headed to your local movie theater, a big game, Disney World or Broadway, the NEA Discount Tickets Program gives you discounted access to entertainment you’re sure to enjoy.
What’s the role of homework in today’s classrooms? That was the subject of the WNPR show Where We Live today, and as a guest on the program CEA President Kate…
The holidays will be brighter across Connecticut for children in need this year thanks to generous donors, including many teachers, who have purchased gifts through the Holiday Bear Project. Holiday…
Schools around Connecticut have seen a number of acts of violence as well as threats that have closed schools, worrying educators, students, and their families. While many of these threats have turned out to be hoaxes, schools must thoroughly investigate each incident to ensure a school community’s safety.
Teachers are facing real challenges at school from substitute teacher shortages to mental health crises among students. Adding to that burden, some teachers are experiencing unfounded attacks on what they teach.