A Year of Wins and Lessons—and What’s Next for CEA
In a special year-in-review episode of CEA’s podcast, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey reflect on the lessons of 2025—and look ahead to 2026.
Teachers and Paras: The Dream Team
Listen to CEA’s podcast to learn about Lisa Higgins and Michelle Pion’s work in Killingly’s transition program as well as how certified staff and paras can best work together to help students thrive.
Union Strong: Real Stories from Connecticut Teachers
On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Southington teacher Shawn Grindle shares the value he sees in union membership with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.
Teeing Off for a Cause: Tune in to CEA’s Podcast to Learn About CEF’s 30th Annual Tournament
The Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, is hosting its 30th annual golf tournament to benefit children in need on July 14. Morning shotgun slots are still available, and you can also attend as a patron or help sponsor the event.
From Day One: Why Union Involvement Matters for Early-Career Educators
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, early-career educators Emily Gunzburg (Manchester) and Ashley Beal (Hamden) talk about what it means to be a new educator today—and why union involvement is important from the very beginning.
From Appreciation to Action: Standing Up for Connecticut’s Teachers
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey reminisce about teachers who were instrumental in their own lives while also discussing how educators can take action to urge legislators to improve teaching and learning.
Six Weeks to Go
With six weeks left in the legislative session there is still time for legislators to pass bills to improve teaching and learning. In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest and Hamden teacher Cinzia Lettieri discuss education issues the legislature has been considering and talk about why an investment in the teaching profession is long overdue.
Grassroots Works: Lessons from the WEP/GPO Repeal Victory
In episode 50 of CEA’s podcast, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn Delancey talk with Bette Marafino, president of the Connecticut Alliance for Retired Americans, and Mary-Beth Lang, vice-president of CEA Retired, about celebrating WEP/GPO repeal, how we got here, and what’s next.
Plans and Hopes for 2025
In the last CEA podcast episode of 2024, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey take a lighthearted tone as they discuss their favorite holiday songs and food before moving on to a discussion of what they’re looking forward to in the year ahead.
A Teacher’s Perspective on the State Board of Education
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Stratford physics teacher Kristen Record discusses her first six months on the State Board of Education and what she hopes to accomplish going forward.