Teachers are a selfless group who choose their profession because of a love for children and teaching, not for any expectation of accolades or honors. And that makes those times teachers are recognized and have a chance to be in the spotlight all the more special.
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Teachers have a lot to say on issues from their pensions to classroom safety this legislative session, which is why local associations around Connecticut are meeting with their legislators and making their voices heard. “Politicians make decisions that affect our students and our profession,” says Hamden Education Association Vice President David Abate. “Sitting back and…
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How are attitudes, experiences, and stereotypes impacting young people of color in Connecticut today? Join your fellow CEA members April 25 in Bridgeport for a film screening and an engaging discussion with experts on cultural responsiveness and juvenile justice. This workshop, sponsored by the CEA Ethnic Minority Affairs Commission, is free to CEA members and…
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A proposal before the legislature would shift a portion of the state’s teacher pension system costs onto cities and towns. If this plan were to pass, cities and towns would be left with less funding for schools, and teachers’ future salaries and health benefits would be negatively impacted. Contact your legislators today and urge them…
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Speaking to hundreds of students at Harding High School in Bridgeport today, Governor Ned Lamont encouraged his audience to pursue a career in teaching and be role models for the next generation of students. “I want to make sure people know teaching is the most valuable profession in the world,” said Lamont.
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Condolences to family, friends, and constituents of Rep. Ezequiel Santiago who passed away last night. Read story.
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Several hundred Waterbury teachers, wearing Red for Ed T-shirts, showed their strength as a union at a recent Board of Education meeting. Read story.
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A plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions onto cities and towns is still being discussed by legislators. Watch for CEA Action Alerts in the coming weeks with details on what you can do to help defeat this bad plan.A plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions onto cities and towns is still…
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CEA members, leaders, and staff are speaking out on issues that impact teachers’ livelihoods and retirement security, as well as educational outcomes for students. Hear what your colleagues are saying about Pensions and regionalization Community schools and minority teacher recruitment and retention African-American and Puerto Rican and Latino studies
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Join Congresswoman Jahana Hayes in saying no to arming teachers. Attend her news conference at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 at Kennedy High School in Waterbury.