Slow and Steady Isn’t Working for Connecticut Schools
On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, New Haven Federation of Teachers President Leslie Blatteau discusses education funding and why new approaches are needed.
Bloomfield Educators and Community Rally to Fight School Budget Cuts
Bloomfield is one of the many towns in the state that has struggled with its education budget this spring. Through outreach and organizing Bloomfield Education Association members, students, parents, and community members have managed to convince the Town Council to add funding back to the education budget, but the district is still facing cuts if nothing changes.
Teachers and Lawmakers Push Education Funding Forward
With days left in the legislative session there’s good news for students and teachers when it comes to education funding. Legislative leaders and the governor have announced an extra $170 million in school funding. Earlier this week, Danbury teachers were at the Capitol discussing why additional education dollars are so critical.
One Month to Go: Make Your Voice Heard at the Capitol
“With just over one month left in the legislative session, it’s the loudest voices that will get heard,” CEA President Kate Dias told members who attended CEA’s March Madness Virtual County Forum last night. She encouraged local leaders to schedule back-home meetings, respond to CEA action alerts, and come to CEA Lobby Day.
Danbury Students Witness Lawmaking in Action as Teacher Fair Process Bill Moves Forward
Danbury High School AP U.S. Government and Politics classes got a real-time lesson in how laws are made today, visiting the Capitol as legislators moved forward a bill to ensure a fair process for teacher terminations.
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.