Latest on the State Budget
Throughout the state budget process, CEA members have been strong advocates. In just the last three days, more than 4,000 emails were sent by CEA members to their representatives and…
Urge Legislators to Pass a Budget That Invests in Public Education
This is our last chance to have our voices heard before the budget vote. Legislators are expected to vote on a budget this Thursday or Friday. School budgets across the…
Groton Education Association Spearheads Solidarity Day Against ECS Cuts
Groton legislators have been overwhelmed by correspondence from constituents urging them to protect education funding. A grassroots campaign spearheaded by the Groton Education Association (GEA) sent over 300 handwritten letters to…
Governor Outlines Commitment to Funding for Many Public Schools
Despite the state’s fiscal woes, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced a proposal to increase Education Cost Sharing (ECS) funding to 117 of the state’s 169 cities and towns, while…
Task Force Considers New Formula for Funding Education
The committee charged with developing recommendations to change how the state distributes education funding met yesterday to consider a new formula it may recommend in its final report. The Education…