CEA-Retired Calendar of Events
Attend a CEA-Retired County Meeting and stay connected to the latest news and developments that impact you in your retirement years.
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2019 Cost of Living Adjustments
Social Security has announced that they will be granting a cost of living increase of 2.8% for the year 2019. Based on the statutes governing Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) for CTRB members, the Connecticut Teachers’ Retirement Board will be granting COLA as follows.
DetailsNews Release: Crisis in the Classroom: Disruptive Behavior. Disrupted Learning.
Connecticut public school teachers are sharing hundreds of stories about extreme behaviors in their schools.
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Chicago Teachers Are Striking for Their Students
The #RedForEd movement is only getting stronger—from Chicago, to Fairplay, CO to Little Rock, to Mendota, IL. Educators and their allies are coming together in communities across the country to create better schools for our children. Today marks the third day of the Chicago Teachers Union’s strike. Twenty-five thousand teachers and 7,000 support staff have…
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Education Commissioner Discusses the Changing Needs of Students Today and More
“The needs of students today are much greater than they were 20 years ago,” said Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona during an interview on WNPR’s Where We Live Program this morning. “I don’t think that we’ve done enough to make sure that we’re providing teachers with support and professional learning to meet the demands of the…
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Help Promote 2020 Census by Becoming a Statistics in Schools Ambassador
Are you interested in shaping the future for your students and community? The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for teachers interested in becoming ambassadors with the U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools program. This program uses Census Bureau statistics to educate students about the importance of a complete and accurate census count. Ideal candidates are…
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In Hartford Marathon, Teachers Go the Distance to Help Students, Colleagues
For the sixth straight year, Connecticut teachers came together in Hartford to test their strength and endurance, support one another, and—perhaps, most importantly—make a meaningful contribution to those in the education community who are struggling and striving. More than a dozen early-career and veteran educators from throughout the state ran or volunteered for Team CEF…
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Veterans Day Activities
On November 11, we honor the wartime service and sacrifice of men and women in the armed forces. Originally proclaimed Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I, it was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to include American veterans of all wars. The following lessons, activities, games, and resources will help…
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Don’t Miss These Social & Networking Events for Early-Career Educators
One of the best things you can do for yourself as an early-career educator is make time to socialize with other new teachers. Join us for free food, networking, and a chance to bounce ideas, tips, and questions off your colleagues. How are they handling challenges in and out of the classroom? How can you…
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3 Things to Know from CEA Meeting With DCF Commissioner
Monday night marked the start of a promising new relationship between Connecticut educators and the Department of Children and Families as DCF Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes and several of her…
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