An Open Letter to Connecticut Parents, Legislators, and Voters
An open letter from CEA President Kate Dias is running in 10 Connecticut newspapers calling on legislators to step up and support educators and students.
CEA Job Fair Brings Teachers, Districts Together
“One of the most important things we do is try to get the best teachers for our kids,” said Principal Donald Schels of Shepaug Valley School at the job fair CEA hosted April 27.
Teachers to Legislators: Adversity Adds Up, Action Needed Now
CEA members from all corners of the state are at the Capitol today for CEA Lobby Day wearing #RedforEd and talking with their legislators about the need to pass bills that will address the teacher shortage crisis.
Teachers Tell Legislators Why Starting Salaries Must Be Raised
At a recent meeting in Glastonbury, teachers shared with legislators Rep. Jill Barry, Rep. Jason Doucette, and Senator MD Rahman why it’s so important that the state raise starting salaries for educators.
Aspiring Educators Ask Lawmakers to Raise Teacher Pay—Legislators Say It’s on the Agenda
CEA Aspiring Educators met as a group with legislators on the Education Committee for the first time recently and shared personal stories about the obstacles to becoming a teacher, including unpaid student teaching and low starting salaries.
Historic Action Taken to Keep Teachers in Bridgeport Schools, Students Learning
For the first time in 35 years, teachers in Bridgeport voted to ratify a contract agreement that takes big steps to improve public education and help retain and recruit educators in the city’s schools.
Senator Blumenthal Pushes for Legislation to Address the Teacher Shortage
“Connecticut is suffering from a desperate teacher shortage,” said Senator Richard Blumenthal. “The people of Connecticut should be deeply disturbed, alarmed, and angry that we have that teacher shortage here when we have the power to avoid it.”
More of Us Would Go into Teaching—and Stay—If…
Hear what aspiring and early career educators have to say about their challenges, their hopes for the profession, and concrete ways to curb the teacher shortage.
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.
Educators and Parents Call on Lawmakers to Address Teacher Shortage Causing Lost Learning Time for Students
With a week left in the legislative session, CEA leaders, members, parents, and several legislators are urging lawmakers to use this opportunity to fix the teacher shortage crisis.