We Are Public Education Champions
Educators, parents, business leaders, and other community stakeholders have joined together in a newly launched campaign—Public Education Champions—to advocate for public schools.
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Education Champions Campaign Launched; Encourages Public to Join Together to Advocate for Policies that Uplift Public Education and Support Students’ Academic and Mental Well-Being
With a new school year underway, educators, administrators, parents, businesses, community members and students are joining together and encouraging all residents to become Public Education Champions, advocating for policies and practices that uplift public education and support students’ academic and mental well-being.
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Make Sure Congress Brings HR 82 Up for a Vote
Contact your Congressperson! At least 218 members of Congress must sign the petition to move legislation to repeal WEP/GPO forward for a vote.
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Bridgeport Teachers: Help Us Help Our Students
More than 500 Bridgeport teachers met last week to discuss the crisis surrounding their public schools and plan a community rally urging solutions.
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Plainfield Contract Changes a Win for Teachers and District
Working together, Plainfield teachers and the administration were able to make the district more attractive to new teachers while improving salaries and benefits for veterans as well.
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Danbury Teachers Take Back-to-School Shopping to the Next Level
Parents and kids weren’t the only ones hitting the mall this back-to-school season. NEA-Danbury educators hosted a supply drive to ensure every student starts the new school year right.
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Get Involved with CEF: Nominate a Student to Receive Gifts This Holiday Season
There are lots of fun ways for teachers to get involved with CEA’s nonprofit foundation. Listen to the latest episode of CEA’s podcast to learn how to nominate or sponsor a student through the Holiday Bear project.
DetailsPAC Chair Workshop
Join other local PAC Chairs for an evening of learning and planning for the 2024 election cycle! During this workshop, we’ll review: the role of the local PAC Chair; CEA’s Legislative Report Cards and how to organize around them; and best practices for electing pro-public education local officials. We’ll also have time for you to plan and prepare for different actions that you want your local to take this fall in support of your goals.
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Position Open for NEA Director Alternate
An interim opening exists for an NEA Director Alternate to be seated on CEA’s Board of Directors. Nominations are due September 30.
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Chronic School Absenteeism Dips Second Year in a Row
Chronic school absenteeism is down and student performance on math and science assessments is up, according to data released today by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
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