Your Chance to Increase Your Salary
The time is now! Submit your testimony today so legislators know how vital it is to raise teacher salaries across Connecticut.
Contact Legislators and Tell Them to Keep Teacher Priorities Moving Forward
A priority bill for teachers, SB 381, has made it out of the Education Committee, and now we need Appropriations Committee members to act to approve our issues and send the bill on to the full legislature.
End of Legislative Session Brings Wins for Teachers
Teachers’ voices were heard by state legislators, resulting in additional school funding and the passage of numerous bills that will improve teachers’ working conditions—but there’s still more work to be done.
Teacher Shortage Worsening, Causing School Closings, Early Dismissals, and Lost Learning Time for Students
Teachers are sounding the alarm for the state to provide funding and accountability measures to fix the staff shortage crisis facing our public schools.
Legislators Say Teachers Have Their Support; Next Move in Governor’s Court
With teacher burnout increasing in the face of low salaries, problematic behavior from students, sick schools, and more, Hamden educators told legislators during a recent meeting that the state needs to invest more to support educators and schools and prevent a full-blown teacher shortage crisis.
It’s Not Over
The legislature’s Appropriations Committee failed to take action on a landmark education bill with major implications for teachers, paraeducators, and students. The fight, however, is not over.