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New CEA Ad Campaign Spotlights Strength of Diversity in Our Public Schools
Connecticut’s neighborhood public schools are true cornerstones of our democracy, welcoming students from every country, speaking different languages, and providing them with a true pathway for...
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CEA Raises Concerns about School Regionalization, Teacher Pensions, ECS...
Teachers’ livelihoods and retirement security as well as educational outcomes for students are top priorities for the state’s largest teachers union. That’s why CEA staff and leaders came out to...
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Co-Building Reps Work Together to Represent Members
“Teachers become teachers because we want to help kids,” says Danbury building rep Lori Woodruff. “It’s the same with our union—we are here to help each other. As teachers, when we’re involved with the...
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CEA Members, Leaders Support Teaching of African-American and Puerto Rican...
“Our students would only benefit from having more opportunities to learn about the culture, struggles, and contributions of African-Americans and Latinos throughout history,” Waterbury teacher Sean...
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Waterbury Teachers Union Stands Together Against Salary Freeze: ‘No More Zero’
Wearing #RedForEd T-shirts, several hundred Waterbury teachers showed their strength as a union, their dedication to their profession, and their value to the community...
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Teachers Urge Legislators to Support Community Schools, Minority Teacher...
Community schools, minority teacher recruitment and retention, the opportunity gap, and school literacy were just some of the issues members of the legislature’s Education Committee heard public input...
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Hear How Your Colleagues Are Welcoming Their Students and Celebrating Diversity
“My favorite thing about teaching in a public school is that I get to meet people from all walks of life,” says Bridgeport teacher and 2019 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Sheena Graham. Why public...
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Institute Offers Sessions by and for Educators on Collaboration, Innovative...
How can teacher leaders enable creativity, collaboration, and innovation in their classrooms and beyond? Come to the third annual Teacher Leader Institute May 20 at Central Connecticut State University...
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Governor Wants to Recruit More Teachers of Color
Speaking to hundreds of students at Harding High School in Bridgeport today, Governor Ned Lamont encouraged his audience to pursue a career in teaching and be role models for the next generation of...
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Tell Your Legislators: No Cost Shift
A proposal before the legislature would shift a portion of the state’s teacher pension system costs onto cities and towns. If this plan were to pass, cities and towns would be left with less funding...
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Join Your Colleagues for a Film Screening and Discussion on How to Combat the...
How are attitudes, experiences, and stereotypes impacting young people of color in Connecticut today? Join your fellow CEA members April 25 in Bridgeport for a film screening and an engaging discussion...
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Teachers Speak Up, Share Stories With Legislators: Join Them
Teachers have a lot to say on issues from their pensions to classroom safety this legislative session, which is why local associations around Connecticut are meeting with their legislators and making...
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Berlin Teacher to Be Inducted into National Teacher Hall of Fame
Teachers are a selfless group who choose their profession because of a love for children and teaching, not for any expectation of accolades or honors. And that makes those times teachers are recognized...
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CEA Members Share Why They Became Teachers and What They Love About Teaching
Teachers all have their own reasons for choosing the teaching profession, but ultimately it comes down to a love for their students and a desire to make a positive difference. Teachers who participated...
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CEA Holding Workshops on Pension Issues for Early Career Teachers
You may be years away from retirement, but it’s never too early to start planning. Come to a free CEA workshop this spring where CEA Retirement Specialist Robyn Kaplan-Cho will provide you with an...
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Madison Teachers Fortunate to Have Mary Rao in Their Corner
Madison teacher Mary Rao knows just how important a strong union is because, when she began her career in Fairfax County, Virginia things were very different than here in Connecticut. “I don’t remember...
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Teachers Support Striking Stop & Shop Workers
CEA members around Connecticut have been showing their support for striking Stop & Shop workers. Enfield Teachers’ Association members delivered coffee, donuts, danish, fruit, granola bars, and...
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Danbury’s #RedforEd Campaign Targets Education Budget
A budget that continues to shortchange students was the catalyst for Danbury teachers to pull on their #RedforEd T-shirts and kick off their spring break at a public hearing. Last night, dozens of...
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Legislators Need to Hear from Teachers on Classroom Safety Bill
An important bill that would improve classroom safety and school climate is facing a deadline for action in the Appropriations Committee. Please urge your legislators to act and make our classrooms...
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Building Rep Role Vital to Teachers
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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