Teachers Needed: Help Shape Critical Education Legislation
The legislature has public hearings this week on bills related to fair process in teacher terminations, privacy protections for teachers, and education funding. Speak out and be heard!
Educators Speak Out, Call for Action in Marathon Legislative Hearing
Issues CEA members raised during an Appropriations Committee hearing included the need to increase ECS funding, maintain state magnet school funding, provide stipends for aspiring educators, ensure all teachers have a voice in Teachers’ Retirement Board elections, and enhance the disability benefit through the Teachers’ Retirement Board.
Tong Protects Nearly $400 Million for Connecticut Students
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has secured an agreement to prevent the Trump Administration from withholding nearly $400 million in federal education funds from the state and local districts that are committed to promoting equal access to education in K-12 classrooms.
CEA President: Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education Endangers Students and Equity
The way the federal government is funneling education dollars through other agencies will result in less fiduciary oversight and less follow through, CEA President Kate Dias told Brian Shactman on 1080 WTIC this morning.
Two Big Wins for Connecticut Students: Tong Stops Trump’s Education Funding Cuts
Attorney General William Tong this week secured court orders in two separate lawsuits blocking the Trump Administration from unlawful cuts harming Connecticut students.
On WNPR, CEA President Highlights Toll of Federal Shutdown on Schools and Families
“The federal government at the moment is really in turmoil, and it comes down to—what do we fundamentally believe federal funding should go to support?” CEA President Kate Dias told Where We Live host Catherine Shen this morning on WNPR.
“Stealing from Schools”: Tong Sues to Restore Education Funding
Attorney General Tong has joined a coalition of 25 states suing the Trump Administration over its decision to freeze $6.8 billion, including over $53 million for Connecticut schools.
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.
Governor’s Budget Proposal Addresses Handful of Education Concerns, but More Is Needed
In his budget address to the joint chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly today Governor Ned Lamont outlined dozens of the recommendations contained in his biennial budget proposal, a number or which pertain to education.
Lawmakers Announce Education Will Be Top Priority This Legislative Session
At their first press conference of the legislative session, House and Senate Democrats today announced that education and housing will be their two central priorities this winter and spring.