NEWS & INFO

A new survey and policy brief released by the CEA Aspiring Educator Program underscore the financial hardship and deterrent to becoming an educator that unpaid student teaching represents.

“I lived in my car the entire time and nobody knew. I needed to graduate with this degree to be safe and have a shot at a better future.” That’s…

Educators play a critical role in keeping schools safe, and an upcoming virtual session offers a timely opportunity to learn, ask questions, and be heard. Connecticut’s Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection will host virtual School Safety Office Hours tomorrow, Wednesday, December 17, at 3:30 p.m.

Teachers can always use additional financial resources to support their work, and the NEA Foundation offers three different grants to educators looking to innovate and grow.

Wind down 2025 with savings available to you as a CEA member. Check out upcoming sporting events and shows—and even save on your next ski vacation or an annual membership at a Connecticut museum.

Listen to the latest episode of CEA’s podcast to meet the CT educators who serve on the NEA Board of Directors and help shape national education policy.

Over 100 schools across the state participated in Hats for Hope last year, and Sandy Henry, whose 12-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare form of pediatric cancer, is one of several Connecticut educators involved in the cause. As the veteran kindergarten teacher turned her attention to her son’s care, her union, colleagues, and administration rallied behind her, ensuring her students were cared for and that others facing similar ordeals were supported as well.

Information about student loan forgiveness is constantly changing. Make sure you know about the latest changes to Income-Based Repayment, Parent PLUS loans, and new challenges if you need to take out additional education loans. 

Flanders Elementary has been participating in the Holiday Bear Project for the past eight years, and the kindergarten teachers say that it’s a fantastic way to teach young children about the power of giving.