NEWS RELEASES

The Senate has joined the House in passing HB 5003, a bill that ensures that serious disciplinary and termination decisions are made through a fair, consistent, and objective process.

The Connecticut Education Association commends the State Senate Leadership, the House Leadership, and Governor Ned Lamont for their commitment to providing significant funding to our schools. We appreciate the continued…

Amid a continuing teacher shortage, the Connecticut Education Association’s Aspiring Educator Program (CEA AEP) is doing its part to build a strong, prepared pipeline of future educators. At the annual CEA AEP Apple Banquet, held at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell…

The Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF) kicked off its annual Read Across Connecticut weeklong celebration to help spread the joy of reading to students across the state. This year, CEF is…

Governor Lamont’s speech was encouraging as he focused on supporting students and strengthening public education. We appreciate the governor’s commitment to universal preschool, free school breakfast for all students, the…

Connecticut educators and parents are joining forces to advance statewide phone-free schools legislation designed to protect student mental health, restore classroom focus, and foster genuine social connection during the school day.

As public schools across Connecticut face mounting pressure from proposed federal funding cuts, educator shortages, and escalating attacks on LGBTQ+ students, state and national education leaders participated in the 2026 Connecticut Education Issues Summit today to confront the most pressing challenges facing public education—and to outline solutions to protect students and strengthen schools.

Our hearts are with everyone who has been affected by this senseless violence.

“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…

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

This announcement speaks not only to this administration’s lack of understanding about the role and functions of the U.S. Department of Education but also its complete disregard for the education of our students. The children who will suffer the most are the ones who need the greatest support.

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.

CEA donated $1,000 to Foodshare and issued a challenge to others to join in supporting Connecticut families during this difficult time. 

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.

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.