ADVOCATING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

Do you know any high school seniors or college students who are planning to become teachers? The Connecticut Education Foundation has three scholarships available to future educators.

Like many school districts, Bethel faces fiscal challenges. In a rare move, the town’s Board of Finance was persuaded by educators and parents to restore some of the funding it cut. The push continues.

Manchester has already had a number of members attend board of education meetings to participate in CEA’s Go the Extra Mile campaign. On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Manchester president James Tierinni and CEA Training and Organizational Development Specialist Katie Grant talk about the new campaign with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.

Making facility improvements to ensure better air quality in schools can be prohibitively expensive, which is why a bill before the legislature that would allow schools to apply for state bonding to cover the cost of those upgrades is so essential.

Join us at Newington High School for the second annual CEA Job Fair on Saturday, May 3. More than 20 districts have already signed up to attend.

CEA is now on the social media platform Bluesky! Come follow us.

Come to one of CEA’s comprehensive virtual workshops on understanding and planning your retirement. Sessions cover all issues related to the State Teachers’ Retirement System.

Play carts are now available to CEA members teaching prek through first grade! Apply now, before they run out.

Many educators and our allies are supporting this Saturday’s Hands Off! national day of action to lift our collective voices against the continued assault on our freedoms and communities, including our public schools.

Enfield teachers are speaking up at Board of Education meetings and highlighting the many ways Teachers Go the Extra Mile Every Day. Make your voice heard at meetings in your town to receive a CEA t-shirt!

Thanks to a lawsuit filed against the U.S. Department of Education, income-driven student loan repayment plan applications have re-opened. Find out what you need to know.

Learn more about your union and connect with colleagues at upcoming CEA County Forums. The forums give you the opportunity to socialize and connect with your colleagues while sharing what’s happening in your district.