Today, educators received some encouraging news, and we appreciate the steps taken to improve education and the recognition that more investment is needed in our schools. However, the governor’s budget proposal falls short of the bold, immediate action needed to address the urgent crises of special education funding and the teacher shortage facing our state.
Public education is the backbone of our democracy, and as educators, our top priority is ensuring that every child—regardless of their zip code, background, or family income—receives a high-quality public education.
While we appreciate the attention the governor is giving to special education with today’s proposal, our students can’t afford to wait years for the crisis to be resolved. Teachers are disappointed that the governor’s proposal doesn’t address special education for this school year or the next.
The nomination of billionaire Linda McMahon—a retired wrestling industry executive with no teaching experience—to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education represents a reckless shift in our nation’s education priorities.
A recent report from Dalio Education found that one in five young people in Connecticut are disconnected from education and employment systems or are at risk for becoming disconnected. The…
An important bill for teachers that incorporates play-based learning, raises the kindergarten start age, eliminates performance ratings in teacher evaluations, and more passed the State House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate.
Nearly 400 delegates representing 160 districts around the state came together for the 2023 CEA Representative Assembly.