Alliance District Teachers: Reduce Your Student Loan Debt
Are you an Alliance District teacher with private student loans? You may qualify for a 3-percentage-point interest rate subsidy when you refinance your existing student loans.
You’re Not Alone—Hear How CEA Stands with Educators
“The best decision I made was joining the union,” says Bridgeport teacher Nicole Pond-Ferris. “Whenever members don’t understand something in our contract, miss a prep, have a disagreement with admin, or want to know when they can take a day off, our union is always there to answer our questions and support us.”
Historic Repeal of WEP/GPO Marks Victory for Unions and Public Servants
In a landmark event, CEA leaders joined Senator Richard Blumenthal and representatives from various public service unions at a news conference to celebrate the historic repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Discounts and Freebies Just for You This Teacher Appreciation Week
This week, enjoy some awesome perks just for being a CEA member—from discounts on theater tickets and a book to free coffee Friday!
Free Conference for CEA Members May 23 on Re-Centering Joy and Empathy in the Classroom
Join teachers across the state for a conference at Sacred Heart University on May 23 on re-centering joy, empathy, and belonging as foundations for teaching and learning.
CEA Summer Conference, Day Two: The Deep Dive
Energy levels remain high on day two of CEA’s Summer Conference, where hundreds of teachers have reconvened in Cromwell for intensive training, networking, and the sharing of ideas, concerns, and…
September Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
NEA Member Benefits highlights select discounts and offers especially for NEA members every month. Check out the September offers highlighted below. NEA Click & Save “Buy-lights” for September NEA Click…
Teachers of the Year Inspire Lifelong Learning
Connecticut’s 2015 Teacher of the Year praised and thanked her former teachers, Farmington Public School educators, for inspiring her to become an educator, and reminded her colleagues of the…
Students Hit a Home Run in Naugatuck
Nearly a dozen students in teacher George Macary’s construction class at Naugatuck High School showed off what they learned in the classroom by repairing rooftops on baseball dugouts in town.…
Schoolhouse Rock Songwriter Bringing His Classic Tunes to Bloomfield
You may have never heard of singer-songwriter Bob Dorough, but his songs are a pop culture phenomenon that rocked their way into the homes of millions of Americans over the…