The second in a pair of CEA TV commercials highlighting the important work of public school teachers is now on air. The ad draws attention to the teachers who recognize each student’s true potential and provide the encouragement, inspiration, and support to help every student achieve—because every student matters and every teacher matters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeHL90GecnU?=0 Click…
DetailsThe most recent budget proposal out of the state legislature has caused State Treasurer Denise Nappier to issue a rare warning to legislators. Nappier said the proposal in the budget to require teachers to pay a larger pension contribution “could result in significant tax liability for teachers” and “could jeopardize the tax-exempt status of the entire” Teachers’…
DetailsOur students need dedicated, caring teachers to succeed. That’s the message of an ad campaign CEA has been running this month. The ads showcase the importance of every student and every teacher. Several of the teachers who participated in the commercial shoot took the time to share why they love teaching and how they inspire…
DetailsTeachers stand together, unequivocally opposed to a teacher tax.
DetailsThousands of teachers are emailing their legislators about the teacher tax in the latest state budget proposal. Please click here and join them. Then read a statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen and watch why your colleagues say the teacher tax is unfair. STATEMENT FROM CEA PRESIDENT SHEILA COHEN ON TEACHER TAX Teachers stand together,…
DetailsLegislative leaders have a new budget proposal, and once again it targets teachers with an unnecessary and unfair tax. We need you to contact your legislators today and tell them to keep their promise to teachers. Click here to contact your legislators. Tell legislators to remove the teacher tax from the budget before voting on…
DetailsEvery year the Marlborough Education Association (MEA) awards a college scholarship to a high school senior, and the teachers have hit upon a great way to raise scholarship funds: pasta. The MEA held its second annual pasta dinner Friday night at Marlborough Elementary School, and it was a big success. “It’s a wonderful way to…
DetailsBraving chilly morning temps, CEA members and their families came out in force today at the 24th annual Eversource Hartford Marathon. Some wore race bibs and running shoes; others staffed concessions booths or served as race monitors—but everyone worked toward the same goal: supporting students and fellow teachers through the Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF). …
DetailsLegislative leaders are again trying to craft a state budget, and again trying to balance the budget on the backs of students and teachers. The teacher tax is once again being considered, along with the plan to shift the cost of teacher retirement contributions onto our cities and towns. Contact your legislators today. CEA members…
DetailsCEA joined with Torrington and Plainfield teachers, a Brooklyn parent and her two children, and the municipalities of Torrington, Plainfield, and Brooklyn yesterday to file a lawsuit against cuts to education in the governor’s executive order. “We have taken this action to prevent our schools from being stripped of critical resources because that will cause…
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