Unwind with Your Colleagues at a Beautiful Venue
CEA is hosting opportunities to relax, unwind, and learn about your most import union rights at three beautiful Connecticut wineries this spring.
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First Lady Recognizes Contributions of Teachers and Their Unions
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden hosted a virtual event for teachers from across the country with NEA President Becky Pringle and AFT President Randi Weingarten. Bloomfield Education Association President Gail Jorden attended to represent Connecticut teachers.
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Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on the End of the 2024 Legislative Session
Since COVID, teachers have continually gone above and beyond for their students and while the pandemic is mostly behind us, teachers are still dealing with the negative impact on our students. Our educators are facing student behavioral, social, and mental health issues and a teacher shortage with no end in sight.
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Small Steps Taken to Improve the Teaching Profession, but Major Challenges Disregarded
Significant wins for educators this year included mandated reporter reform and certification changes. Unfortunately, legislators failed to take bold action on some of teachers’ biggest priorities.
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Connecticut General Assembly Leaders Tell Congress: Repeal WEP/GPO
Connecticut legislators have joined CEA in the push to repeal WEP/GPO—federal provisions that reduce or eliminate retired teachers’ Social Security benefits. In a letter to federal elected officials legislative leaders explain why repeal is so important.
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Enfield Students, Families, and Teachers Rally Amid Budget Crisis
Hundreds of students, families, and teachers rallied last night in front of Enfield Town Hall fighting back against proposed budget cuts that would eliminate at least 121 teaching positions, slash elective classes including art and music, and decimate afterschool clubs and sports.
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Thank You for All You Do This Week and Every Week
Watch a video message from CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.
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This Teacher Appreciation Week Tell Lawmakers Educators Want Action
Educators deserve more than just words of thanks this Teacher Appreciation Week. Contact your legislators and Governor Lamont and tell them to support educators and our priorities before it’s too late.
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An Open Letter to Connecticut Parents, Legislators, and Voters
An open letter from CEA President Kate Dias is running in 10 Connecticut newspapers calling on legislators to step up and support educators and students.
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