In her opening remarks at the 2017 CEA Summer Leadership Conference, President Sheila Cohen told a packed ballroom, “All of you represent the equalizers in our society, the igniting sparks of innovation and creativity, and the social justice warriors of our nation. You make a difference. You are teachers.” On this, day two of the…
Details“It all starts with you.” That was the message CEA President Sheila Cohen gave to more than 400 teachers at the CEA Summer Leadership Conference today. She reminded teachers how important they are to every child’s success—and how critical their voices are to the policies that shape children’s education and the political process behind those…
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NEA Today is featuring retired educators who are still making a difference—and one of those highlighted is Connecticut’s own Jon-Paul Roden. A former CEA-Retired president, Roden was recently elected to his second term on the NEA-Retired Executive Council. Read about Roden’s continuing contributions to the teaching profession below. Jon-Paul Roden Computer Science Teacher, Vernon, Connecticut…
DetailsThe following op-ed by CEA President Sheila Cohen appeared in the print edition of the Hartford Courant, July 30, 2017. Every parent and student in Connecticut should be outraged over the continued lack of oversight and special benefits provided to charter schools in Connecticut — to the detriment of more than 500,000 students in the state’s public…
DetailsThis fall, join Connecticut universities and colleges to explore their graduate programs, and to learn more about the new professional certification requirements with representatives from the state, CEA, and AFT-CT. This free event for Connecticut teachers will take place Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 09:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Wesleyan University. Click here to…
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Legislators decided to delay yesterday’s budget vote, giving you more time to speak out against actions that would hurt your students, your school, your retirement, and your future. Your voice makes a difference, but some legislators have not yet heard from teachers. Contact them and tell them to 1) Vote against any teacher retirement…
DetailsPlanning to visit some local attractions this summer? Don’t forget to check out discounts available to CEA members before you go. Your CEA membership offers you discounted admission at the Adventure Parks in Bridgeport and Storrs, Lake Compounce, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Connecticut Science Center, Mystic Aquarium, and so much more. Check…
DetailsThe Hartford Yard Goats are excited to announce CEA Member Appreciation Days at the new ballpark—the first of which is coming up Saturday, July 29! Come out to cheer on the home team and enjoy special recognition for CEA member teachers with fireworks after the game. The game starts at 6:35 p.m. and is against…
DetailsPublic school teachers, parents, and CEA staff turned out in force at a State Board of Education (BOE) hearing this morning to oppose a charter school expansion that would carve into funds meant for Bridgeport Public Schools, which serve the majority of the city’s 21,000 students. In spite of powerful testimony opposing the expansion and…
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