Hayes Is in the House
“This history teacher is making history,” 2016 National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes told her supporters at a victory celebration in Waterbury last night. “I am honored to be…
Joe Biden Comes to Connecticut, Campaigns for Education Candidates
Former Vice President Joe Biden hits the campaign trail for Connecticut’s pro-education, pro-union candidates. In a rousing speech at Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy in Hartford, where a rally was…
Jahana Hayes Delivers Inspiring Message at CEA’s New Teacher Conference
“You chose this profession because you wanted to make a difference, and that means standing on the front lines for democracy,” CEA President Jeff Leake told nearly 200 educators gathered…
NEA, CEA Members and Leaders Support Jahana Hayes
With less than four weeks left until Election Day, dozens of CEA members, staff, and leaders—joined by NEA Vice President Becky Pringle—came out to Danbury this weekend in a show…
Teachers Rally for One of Their Own
Chanting “Labor is your neighbor,” dozens of union members—including fellow educators—gathered on the Meriden town green Saturday to show their support for teacher-turned-Congressional-candidate Jahana Hayes. Hayes is vying for the…
Teachers Support Teacher Running for Congress
“Jahana Hayes is someone who is not just pro-teacher but has a hands-on understanding of what goes into our profession, the things we need to be successful, and the challenges…
Mastery Test Scores Eliminated From Teacher Evaluations
The State Board of Education (SBOE) showed its commitment to students and teachers today by voting to remove state mastery test results from teacher evaluations. “This is a big victory…
Educators Say Resources Crucial for Achieving Equity for All Students
Students in Connecticut’s poorest schools are four times as likely to be taught by a core academic teacher who is not highly qualified. Compared with the state’s wealthiest schools, in…
National Teacher of the Year Thanks Retired Educators
The nearly 200 retired teachers gathered this morning for the CEA-Retired Fall Issues Conference were reminded of why they went into teaching and everything they love about it still. “We…
National Teacher of the Year Says Union Support Has Allowed Her to Soar
In addition to being an inspirational and dynamic teacher with a compelling story, National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes is also a proud union member. Addressing the 7,500 NEA…