Strong Unions, Strong Schools: Connecticut Teachers Train to Organize
At an NEA Organizing Institute, teams from four CEA local associations had the opportunity to learn how to incorporate organizing strategies into their associations’ plans.
Survey Finds Bridgeport Teachers Fear Retaliation, Lack Confidence in Superintendent
A new survey of Bridgeport teachers clearly demonstrates the crisis of leadership the district is facing.
Bridgeport Blackout Rally Sends Strong Message
Wearing black and carrying signs, educators, parents and community members rallied outside Bridgeport City Hall yesterday, calling for the superintendent and members of the Board of Education to address the crisis facing the city’s public schools.
Bridgeport Honors Outstanding Educators
Bridgeport teachers are receiving awards from the Bridgeport Public Education Fund for demonstrating leadership in education and for their strong instructional skills and passion for student inspiration.
Historic Action Taken to Keep Teachers in Bridgeport Schools, Students Learning
For the first time in 35 years, teachers in Bridgeport voted to ratify a contract agreement that takes big steps to improve public education and help retain and recruit educators in the city’s schools.
Meet Connecticut’s New 2019 Teacher of the Year: Bridgeport Music Teacher Sheena Graham
CEA member Sheena Graham, a performing arts and choir teacher at Bridgeport’s Harding High School, has been named Connecticut’s 2019 Teacher of the Year. Along with her colleagues and students…
Administration’s Refusal to Hire Substitute Teachers Shortchanges Bridgeport Students
Hours before a drastic budget measure affecting the district’s public schools was set to take effect, Bridgeport teachers held a news conference drawing attention to school officials’ refusal to hire…
State Board of Education Puts Bridgeport Public School Students on Losing End
Public 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…