Legislative Session Delivers Major Wins for Teachers and Public Schools
The Connecticut General Assembly closed out the 2026 Legislative Session having made meaningful progress for teachers, students, and public education.
CEA Applauds Legislators for Ensuring Fairness for Educators
The Senate has joined the House in passing HB 5003, a bill that ensures that serious disciplinary and termination decisions are made through a fair, consistent, and objective process.
Educators’ Voices Needed in Last Week of Legislative Session
Several education bills are still under consideration—it’s critical for educators to contact lawmakers now.
Educators Build Connections, Drive Change at the Capitol
“Politicians need to be reminded: There’s 43,000 of us, and we all vote,” said CEA-Retired member Lisa Tryon who joined dozens of other active, retired, and aspiring CEA members at the State Capitol for CEA Lobby Day to make sure legislators heard teacher priorities loud and clear.
Contact Legislators: Support Fair Process for Educators
The Connecticut legislature is considering important legislation to strengthen fair process protections for Connecticut educators, and lawmakers need to hear directly from you.
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.
Your Story Matters: Lawmakers Weigh In Ahead of CEA Lobby Day
On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, educator legislators State Reps. Biggins and Napoli talk about priorities this legislative session and how teachers can get their message across to lawmakers.
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.
Speak Up for Students and Educators at CEA’s Lobby Day
Join us Wednesday, April 8, for CEA Lobby Day at the State Capitol to help move teacher priorities forward. Lobby Day starts at 2 p.m. and runs through the afternoon, so join us after your school day is over.
Retired Educators Share Their Voices and Priorities at the Capitol
For the first time since the pandemic, CEA-Retired members returned to the Capitol for a dedicated retired lobby day, ensuring the voices of retired educators remain part of the conversation shaping state policy.