CEA Members Inspired by Former Political Prisoner’s Commitment to Students
Standing up for students and the teaching profession is central to what it means to be a teacher, but in some places around the world, it can land you in…
Teachers Stand Strong With Their Union in Minneapolis
In her keynote address to open the NEA Representative Assembly (RA) today, NEA President Lily Eskelsen García told the more than 6,000 educators gathered at the Minneapolis Convention Center, “These…
NEA Leaders Applaud Connecticut, Stress Teachers’ Strength
“All across the country, you are demonstrating that we have the resolve to fight for what’s right for our students and educators, the resilience to take a hit and bounce…
Connecticut Teachers Joining National Colleagues for 2017 NEA RA
Some of your Connecticut colleagues are in Boston this week as members of the world’s largest democratic deliberative body: the NEA Representative Assembly (RA). The more than 100 CEA members…
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…
NEA RA Delegates Hear from Clinton on Supporting Students, Teachers
“If I’m fortunate enough to be elected president, educators will have a partner in the White House—and you’ll always have a seat at the table,” Hillary Clinton told delegates to…
CT Teachers Celebrate the Fourth While Hard at Work in D.C.
This July Fourth, some of your Connecticut colleagues are busy in Washington, D.C., serving as members of the world’s largest democratic deliberative body: the NEA Representative Assembly (RA). From July…
NEA Members Improve Student Success, Strengthen Education
Nearly 9,000 educators from around the country have made their combined voices heard on behalf of students and public education. NEA members came together for the 151st Annual Meeting and 92nd…