Beyond the Classroom: CT Educators Share Their Work Steering NEA Policy
Listen to the latest episode of CEA’s podcast to meet the CT educators who serve on the NEA Board of Directors and help shape national education policy.
Teachers and Paras: The Dream Team
Listen to CEA’s podcast to learn about Lisa Higgins and Michelle Pion’s work in Killingly’s transition program as well as how certified staff and paras can best work together to help students thrive.
Surviving—and Thriving—in Year One: New Teachers Share Their Stories
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Ledyard teachers Nikki Engel and Kate Cummings share what they learned during their first year teaching with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.
From the Shop Floor to the State Capitol: How Unions Change Lives
In honor of Labor Day, on the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, State Senator Julie Kushner and AFSCME Council 4 Staff Representative Tricia Santos talk about how they got involved in the labor movement with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.
Teeing Off for a Cause: Tune in to CEA’s Podcast to Learn About CEF’s 30th Annual Tournament
The Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, is hosting its 30th annual golf tournament to benefit children in need on July 14. Morning shotgun slots are still available, and you can also attend as a patron or help sponsor the event.
Educator Voice in Teacher Certification Updates
Teacher certification in Connecticut hasn’t seen major changes since the 1990s, but that’s going to change soon. Jennifer Rodriguez and Elsa Batista are Newington teachers who are sitting on the Connecticut Educator Preparation and Certification Board, and in the latest episode of CEA’s podcast they talk about the work of the Board and the importance of educators’ voice in updating the certification standards.
Education Committee Leaders Talk Priorities for This Legislative Session
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Education Committee Co-chair Rep. Jennifer Leeper and Co-vice Chair Rep. Kevin Brown discuss this year’s top priorities for the Education Committee—and why teachers’ voices are key to getting good bills passed.
Plans and Hopes for 2025
In the last CEA podcast episode of 2024, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey take a lighthearted tone as they discuss their favorite holiday songs and food before moving on to a discussion of what they’re looking forward to in the year ahead.
What’s New This School Year
Find out what’s new for the year ahead and hear CEA President Kate Dias’ and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey’s goals for 2024-25 by listening to the back-to-school episode of CEA’s podcast.
Teachers in the State House, Working for You
CEA members Chris Poulos, a Redding Spanish teacher, and Kevin Brown, a CREC civics teacher, are in the second year of their first term as state legislators. In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, hear what they have to say about education issues legislators are considering this year.