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Connecticut Teachers Join National Colleagues for 2018 NEA RA
Some of your Connecticut colleagues are in Minneapolis this week as members of the world’s largest democratic deliberative body: the NEA Representative Assembly (RA). The more than 100 CEA members are...
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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...
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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 prison. That’s what happened to Jalila...
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Connecticut Educators Reenergized by Work at NEA RA, Ready to Face New...
Delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly (RA) are ready to utilize the power of the burgeoning Red for Ed movement to meet new challenges to public education head on. After a week full of hard work...
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How You Can Stay #UnionStrong in Response to Janus
Those who seek to weaken unions and the middle class may think they scored a victory with the recent decision in the Janus case, but more than ever union members understand why it’s so important to...
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Teachers Hit the Links to Raise Money for Students in Need
More than 200 Connecticut teachers, supporters, and CEA staff hit the links at Glastonbury Hills Country Club yesterday as part of CEA’s largest fundraiser of the year to benefit public school students...
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CEA Continues Push for Bill to Ensure Classroom Safety, Support for At-Risk...
The legislature may have refused to override the governor’s veto of a crucial school safety bill earlier this summer, but it’s not an issue teachers will walk away from. CEA leaders and staff have been...
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Meet Your New CEA President and Vice President
CEA’s new president and vice president have officially begun their terms, and they’re ready and excited to work with members across the state to champion public education and the teaching profession.
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Don’t Miss the Online-Only Summer CEA Advisor
The Summer 2018 edition of the CEA Advisor is now available. This issue is published online only and will not be mailed to your home. Check out these and other stories. In the Face of Supreme Court...
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New CEA Treasurer Elected
The CEA Board of Directors last night elected Waterbury teacher Kevin Egan to the office of CEA treasurer. Egan, the president of the Waterbury Teachers Association, says he is committed to exercising...
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Help Shape the Future of Your Union: Get Involved With a CEA Committee or...
Members’ involvement and input are vitally important to the daily activities of CEA. As a member of a CEA commission or committee, you can share your ideas, work with other members from around the...
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Teachers Support Teacher Running for Congress
“Jahana Hayes is someone who is not just pro-teacher but has a hands-on understanding of what goes into our profession, the things we need to be successful, and the challenges we face. She has the...
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Teachers Rally for One of Their Own
Chanting “Labor is your neighbor,” dozens of union members—including fellow educators—gathered on the Meriden town green Saturday to show their support for teacher-turned-Congressional-candidate Jahana...
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Jahana Hayes Wins 5th District Democratic Primary
Waterbury educator and 2016 National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes won the Democratic nomination for Connecticut's 5th Congressional District seat.
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Commission Explores Method to Shrink State’s Unfunded Pension Liability
The state’s unfunded pension liability will surely be discussed at length this election season, but a state commission created by the legislature is already at work this summer exploring ways to...
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Special Edition of the CEA Advisor in Your Mailbox
You may have already received your special edition of the CEA Advisor—if not it will be in your mailbox soon. Like all issues, you can also read it online. With a new school year Connecticut teachers...
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A Warm Waterbury Welcome for New Teachers
“Welcome, all of you,” Waterbury Teachers’ Association (WTA) President Kevin Egan greeted more than 60 new teachers during an orientation program earlier today. “Waterbury is a great district to work...
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Quality Professional Development for You From CEA
The CEA Professional Learning Academy offers a wealth of professional development opportunities, aligned with Connecticut’s professional learning standards, to improve teaching practice and enhance...
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Litchfield Teachers Kick-Off the Year on a Bright Note
Litchfield faculty and staff enjoyed a rousing back-to-school welcome from HoWiE Roll, a band made up of faculty, staff, and a student, who brought a musical touch and upbeat energy to this morning’s...
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Guilford Education Association Serves Up a Day of Fun and Fellowship
Following their convocation this morning, Guilford teachers were treated to a pizza lunch, courtesy of the Guilford Education Association. “We want to celebrate our teachers—about 320 GEA members—and...
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