NEWS & INFO

New Survey Shows Unpaid Student Teaching Leading to Declines in Teacher Prep Enrollment, Educator Diversity

“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…

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Connecticut Education Foundation’s Holiday Bear Project Returns to Brighten the Holidays for Local Students in Need

CEF invites individuals and groups to sponsor a child or make a donation; sponsorships are accepted throughout the month of November.

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State Department of Education Abdicates Responsibility Jeopardizes Student Safety and Learning

The education community in Stamford and across Connecticut is alarmed and deeply disappointed by the State Department of Education’s (SDE) ruling dismissing and declining to fully investigate serious complaints against the Stamford school superintendent.

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Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on Court Orders Protecting School Funding

These two court victories defending critical funding for school mental health programs and comprehensive sexual health education are wins for every child’s right to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, supportive environment.

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Vice President Joslyn DeLancey Recognized for Her Work Helping to Overturn WEP/GPO

CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey was recognized by the Connecticut Alliance for Retired Americans for her work overturning WEP/GPO.

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Educators and Advocates to be Honored at Connecticut Education Association’s 177th Anniversary Gala

CEA will celebrate 177 years of advocating for public education at its anniversary gala on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven.

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Beloved Author Mercer Mayer Shares the Gift of Reading with Connecticut Students

A Connecticut author and illustrator is helping foster a love for reading with a donation of books from one of his most famous series. Mercer Mayer, known for writing and illustrating the Little Critter and Little Monster children’s book series, has donated an array of books to the Connecticut Education Foundation to distribute to children across the state.

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Back-to-School Reveals Persistent Issues in Classrooms

Teachers and students are back in the classroom beginning a new school year, and a new CEA Back-to-School survey reveals persistent and worsening challenges plaguing educators, students, and public education that can’t be ignored.

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