Important Changes to Teacher Education and Mentoring Program
The 2026-2027 school year marks a transition year piloting a new process for beginning educators that focuses more deeply on professional dialogue and growth.
Join Us for a Day of Professional Learning
Designed specifically for early career educators but open to all CEA members and CEA Aspiring Educators, this free day of professional learning will help you become more confident in your skills as a teacher and an advocate for your students.
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.
More of Us Would Go into Teaching—and Stay—If…
Hear what aspiring and early career educators have to say about their challenges, their hopes for the profession, and concrete ways to curb the teacher shortage.
CEA Aspiring Educators Celebrate Year of Growth
At the Aspiring Educators’ end-of-year Apple Banquet this spring, students celebrated each other’s accomplishments, reflected on their experience in the program, and heard from speakers about how CEA will continue to be there for them throughout their time as both students and professional educators.
New and Aspiring Educators Find Kindred Spirits, Support in Union
Early career educators attending CEA’s annual conference learned from experts on how to maintain balance and joy in a demanding career.