ADVOCATING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

A Connecticut author and illustrator is helping foster a love for reading with a donation of books from one of his most famous series. Mercer Mayer, known for writing and illustrating the Little Critter and Little Monster children’s book series, has donated an array of books to the Connecticut Education Foundation to distribute to children across the state.

In a back-to-school press conference last week, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, joined by CEA President Kate Dias and other education leaders and advocates, called for federal tax credits of up to $15,000 for educators as well as other financial assistance that would put money back in educators’ pockets.

Two of the state’s largest school districts welcomed hundreds of educators into the fold during new teacher orientations this week, and union leaders were on hand to explain the joy and benefits of membership.

In a conference room at Goodwin University in Hartford, new teachers were welcomed into the union by CEA staff with swag bags and were invited to engage openly, asking questions, sharing experiences, and discovering how the union will stand beside them as they begin their teaching journeys.

With the first Connecticut’s public schools welcoming students back in less than three weeks, CEA President Kate Dias sat down with WFSB to talk about changes anticipated under the current presidential administration and how schools might be affected. 

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With classrooms across the state facing teacher shortages, CEA’s second annual job fair brought certified educators and hiring managers together under one roof last weekend.

With 408 delegates in attendance, CEA’s 177th Representative Assembly—the association’s largest governing body—convened tonight at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center.

Enfield educators press for a budget that restores positions, programs, and resources that were lost last year. They are not alone.

Before a City Council public hearing last night, New London educators rallied on the steps of City Hall demanding a school budget that supports students.

Have you ever considered what would happen if an illness or injury prevented you from doing your job? The Social Security Administration projects that one in four 20-year-olds will require a disability-related leave before reaching retirement age.

CEA Aspiring Educators invited legislators, reporters, and others to the State Capitol for the unveiling of an art installation calling attention to issues important to preservice and active educators.