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How to Support Students Impacted by Plan to End DACA
President Trump today announced he plans to end the Obama administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program—which will upend the lives of more than 800,000 children and young...
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CEA Testifies: Support Meaningful PD, Oppose Shortcuts to Teacher Certification
CEA staff testified before the State Board of Education (SBE) today on two issues important to teachers and public schools: professional development and teacher preparation/certification. CEA, which is...
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Statement from CEA President Sheila Cohen on Governor’s Latest Budget Proposal
Educators across Connecticut urge legislators to quickly pass a budget that includes these essential principles: Protect local school budgets and the education of all children Maintain critical...
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School Funding Still in Question: Legislators Need to Hear from You
Legislators may vote on a new state budget this week. A new plan unveiled by Governor Malloy would lessen the school funding cuts that were part of his executive order, but it would also impose new...
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Urge Legislators to Pass a Budget That Invests in Public Education
This is our last chance to have our voices heard before the budget vote. Legislators are expected to vote on a budget this Thursday or Friday. School budgets across the state are at risk. Click here...
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One Day Left to Contact Your Legislators
Lawmakers will likely vote on a state budget tomorrow. Watch CEA President Sheila Cohen explain why it's so important to contact your legislators.
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Tell Legislators: No Cost Shift
Legislators did not vote on a budget plan last night, but they released their proposed plan and are expected to vote on it today. The new budget plan lessens school funding cuts proposed by the...
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It’s Time to Set Your SLO: Here’s What You Need to Know
CEA is offering an interactive workshop on teacher evaluation free to members this September and October. This ninety-minute workshop is being offered in locations around the state to allow as many...
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CEA Calls on Legislators to Convene Immediately to Create a Real Bipartisan...
Today, Governor Malloy reaffirmed his decision to veto the budget that passed this weekend. CEA agrees that a better bipartisan budget is needed for Connecticut, and is calling on legislators to...
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Urge Governor Malloy to Veto Republican Budget With Unprecedented Teacher Tax
Governor Malloy has said he will veto the Republican budget that passed the legislature this weekend, however he is receiving many calls and emails from voters who want him to sign that budget into...
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CEA Retirement Workshops Coming to a School Near You
Want to learn more about planning for retirement? Comprehensive CEA workshops held around the state cover all issues related to the State Teachers’ Retirement System, such as retirement eligibility,...
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Wallingford Teacher’s STEM Enrichment Program Receives $100,000 Grant
When Pond Hill Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Christopher Stone founded the CT STEM Academy in Wallingford in 2012, he got a big assist from his state teachers union. The Connecticut Education...
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Waterbury Teachers Welcome New Colleagues
More than 400 Waterbury teachers attended a new teacher social Friday, to welcome new colleagues to the district. The new teacher social is held every year as an ice breaker to introduce the district’s...
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Governor Malloy Wrong on Teacher Tax
Governor Malloy shocked teachers in Connecticut when he refused to rule out supporting a Teacher Tax. He also misspoke when he said he had not heard from teachers regarding the Teacher Tax.
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Statement From CEA President Sheila Cohen on State Budget Veto
With the veto of the Republican budget, CEA is calling on legislators to convene immediately to create a real bipartisan budget that works for all of us and invests in public education.
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Celebrating Our Building Rep Superheroes!
Building reps are often a teacher’s first point of contact when questions arise—ranging from practical matters to sensitive subjects. They are their colleagues’ contract enforcer, organizer, and...
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CEA Seeking Injunction: Executive Order Violates State Law
CEA, Brooklyn, and Torrington are seeking an injunction to prevent Governor Malloy from implementing his executive order and cutting $557 million in education funding to cities and towns.
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Interview With CEA President to Air Sunday on Local Radio Stations
From the state’s failure to pass a budget to CEA’s Holiday Bear program, CEA President Sheila Cohen discusses a wide range of education issues in a radio interview airing this Sunday. Cohen shares...
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Third Town Joins CEA Injunction Against Implementation of Governor’s...
The town of Plainfield, as well as teachers and students in the town, have joined the injunction to prevent Governor Malloy from implementing his executive order and cutting $557...
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New CEA Ad Campaign Puts Students, Teachers, and Public Schools in the Spotlight
Our public schools are filled with teachers who recognize each student’s true potential and provide the encouragement, inspiration, and support to help every student achieve, because every student...
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