Record Number of Educators Elected to Serve Their Communities
Fifty-seven CEA members won in elections in more than 40 different towns and districts across the state.
Fifty-seven CEA members won in elections in more than 40 different towns and districts across the state.
UConn’s big 51–3 homecoming win over Florida International University was reason to cheer, but teachers didn’t wait for kickoff to start celebrating—they enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon before the game at CEA’s annual Teacher Tailgate.
“Our power is our solidarity. Our power has always been and always will be our ability to organize, to collectively dissent, and to run for office,” CEA President Kate Dias told the crowd gathered at the State Capitol yesterday for a Labor Day rally.
This week, enjoy some awesome perks just for being a CEA member—from discounts on theater tickets and a book to free coffee Friday!
Turning out for CEA’s #RedforEd Day of Action this Thursday is key to getting teacher priorities over the finish line. While the legislature’s Appropriations Committee failed to advance a landmark education bill on Friday, there are still ways to enact key components of that bill and others into law.