NEWS RELEASES

CEA Strengthens Its Commitment to Advocating for Students, Teachers, and Public Education with New Branding Ahead of the 2023-24 Academic Year

The Connecticut Education Association unveiled a fresh, new look this week, invigorating the visual identity of an organization that has been a champion of students, teachers, and public schools for 175 years.

CEA Marks 175th Anniversary of Advocacy for Students, Teachers, and Public Education

Teachers celebrate association’s long, successful history; focus on the future More than 400 educators from across the state gathered at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center this past weekend to celebrate…

Failure to Improve Schools’ Indoor Air Quality Risks Student, Staff Health

Educators and school staff respond to press report of millions in grant requests denied to districts in need of critical heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades Teachers, paraeducators and support…

End of Legislative Session Brings Wins for Teachers

Teachers’ voices were heard by state legislators, resulting in additional school funding and the passage of numerous bills that will improve teachers’ working conditions—but there’s still more work to be done.

Connecticut Teachers Honored With Prestigious National Award

Telly Award recognizes CEA’s Because of a Teacher campaign and the educators who make every profession possible Connecticut’s education community is celebrating after receiving national recognition for CEA’s public awareness…

Stratford Educator Inducted into National Teachers Hall of Fame

The surprise of a lifetime propelled Kristen Record, a Stratford physics teacher and Connecticut’s 2011 Teacher of the Year, into yet another exclusive group of exceptional educators. Record, surrounded by…

Teacher Shortage Worsening, Causing School Closings, Early Dismissals, and Lost Learning Time for Students

Educators urging guaranteed funding for recruitment and retention efforts With schools forced to close early due to staffing shortages and nearly 2,000 vacancies for certified educators across Connecticut, teachers are…

Bridgeport Educator Receives Prestigious CEA Award for Teaching Excellence

Honor recognizes dedication, leadership, and advocacy for students, teachers, and communities In front of 400 of her peers, Bridgeport third-grade teacher Mikeya Stovall was presented with the Connecticut Education Association’s…

Landmark Legislation Could End State Teacher Shortage, Draw New Talent to Connecticut’s Schools

Educators share stories, urge legislators to pass HB 6884 and HB 6881

Ready, Set, Read: Superstar Sports Reading Program Kicks Off Weeklong Reading Celebration

Connecticut Education Foundation uses sports theme to bring the joy of reading and free books to hundreds of first and second grade students in Hamden The Connecticut Education Foundation, along…

Connecticut Voters Support Changes to Improve School Health

According to a new survey, Connecticut Voters support establishing temperature and humidity standards for schools and other improvements.

CEA Survey Finds Connecticut Voters Concerned About Growing Crisis in Public Schools

Wide range of proposals favored to address teacher shortages and improve the education experience for students include increasing teacher pay, supports for disruptive students, hero pay for educators, and mental…

New CEA Survey Finds Rising Wave of Stress, Burnout, Shortages, and Teachers Leaving the Profession

Increased salaries, staffing, respect, limits on non-teaching duties would help alleviate growing crisis in our schools.

Because of a Teacher, Every Profession Is Possible

CEA launches campaign highlighting positive role of Connecticut teachers in students’ lives and careers With school districts across the country continuing to suffer from a shortage of teachers and school…

Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on Swatting Threat

The swatting threats across Connecticut today, calling 911 to report fake active shooting incidents in our schools, are shocking, appalling, and downright dangerous. We need to take all threats seriously…