Connecticut Education Association
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CEA is the largest advocate for public education in Connecticut. Our members include K-12 public school teachers, retired teachers, and college students studying to become teachers.
"As you head off to winter break, we hope you’re able to step away from the day-to-day demands of school and fully embrace a well-earned break."
A Holiday Message from Your CEA Leaders
As you head off to winter break, we hope you’re able to step away from the day-to-day demands of school and fully embrace a well-earned break.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
"As you head off to winter break, we hope you’re able to step away from the day-to-day demands of school and fully embrace a well-earned break."
CEA-Retired members give back in lots of ways, from staying active in the classroom and collecting sock donations for unhoused neighbors to wrapping up gifts for CEF's Holiday Bear Project and decorating a tree to support art education programs.
Retired Educators Greet the Season of Giving
For proof that educators are educators for life, look no further than CEA-Retired. “You can take the teacher out of the classroom—sort of, sometimes!—but you can’t take the classroom out of the teache...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
CEA-Retired members give back in lots of ways, from staying active in the classroom and collecting sock donations for unhoused neighbors to wrapping up gifts for CEF's Holiday Bear Project and decorating a tree to support art education programs.
From T-shirts, coats, and sweatshirts to hats, onesies, umbrellas, travel mugs, and blankets, CEA's swag store has something for everyone. And you can feel good knowing that your purchases support the Connecticut Education Foundation. cea.org/looking-for-...
Looking to Treat Yourself This Holiday Season?
From T-shirts, coats, and sweatshirts to hats, onesies, umbrellas, travel mugs, and blankets, CEA's swag store has something for everyone. Shop for yourself, colleagues, and family members, and feel g...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
From T-shirts, coats, and sweatshirts to hats, onesies, umbrellas, travel mugs, and blankets, CEA's swag store has something for everyone. And you can feel good knowing that your purchases support the Connecticut Education Foundation. cea.org/looking-for-...
“Student teaching exploits aspiring educators for the work they do in classrooms—requiring them to work without pay for up to 40 hours a week, for months at a time, all while paying full tuition prices in order to do so,” said CEA Aspiring Educator Program Chair Hannah Spinner.
“I Lived in My Car”: Why Unpaid Student Teaching Is Driving Aspiring Educators Out of the Profession
A new survey and policy brief released by the CEA Aspiring Educator Program underscore the financial hardship and deterrent to becoming an educator that unpaid student teaching represents.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
“Student teaching exploits aspiring educators for the work they do in classrooms—requiring them to work without pay for up to 40 hours a week, for months at a time, all while paying full tuition prices in order to do so,” said CEA Aspiring Educator Program Chair Hannah Spinner.
Educators play a critical role in keeping schools safe, and an upcoming virtual session offers a timely opportunity to learn, ask questions, and be heard. Join the Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection for virtual School Safety Office Hours tomorrow at 3:30 p.m.
Join the Conversation on School Safety and Security
Educators play a critical role in keeping schools safe, and an upcoming virtual session offers a timely opportunity to learn, ask questions, and be heard. Connecticut’s Department of Emergency Service...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Educators play a critical role in keeping schools safe, and an upcoming virtual session offers a timely opportunity to learn, ask questions, and be heard. Join the Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection for virtual School Safety Office Hours tomorrow at 3:30 p.m.
Meet the CT educators who serve on the NEA Board of Directors and help shape national education policy. On the latest episode of CEA's podcast, they share how they advocate for students, collaborate with union leaders across the country, and take CT’s voice all the way to Capitol Hill.
Beyond the Classroom: CT Educators Share Their Work Steering NEA Policy
Meet the Connecticut educators who serve on the NEA Board of Directors and help shape national education policy. On the latest episode of CEA's podcast, they share how they advocate for students, coll...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Meet the CT educators who serve on the NEA Board of Directors and help shape national education policy. On the latest episode of CEA's podcast, they share how they advocate for students, collaborate with union leaders across the country, and take CT’s voice all the way to Capitol Hill.
Information about student loan forgiveness is constantly changing. Read the latest from Cambridge Credit Counseling.
Major Student Loan Changes Ahead: What Educators Need to Know Now
Information about student loan forgiveness is constantly changing. Make sure you know about the latest changes to Income-Based Repayment, Parent PLUS loans, and new challenges if you need to take out ...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Information about student loan forgiveness is constantly changing. Read the latest from Cambridge Credit Counseling.
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The reorganization of the Department of Education jeopardizes the authority of the federal government to enforce protections in FERPA & PPRA and truly safeguard student privacy and parental rights.
December 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The reorganization of the Department of Education jeopardizes the authority of the federal government to enforce protections in FERPA & PPRA and truly safeguard student privacy and parental rights.
Are you an Alliance District teacher with private student loans? You may qualify for a 3-percentage-point interest rate subsidy when you refinance your existing student loans.
Alliance District Teachers: Reduce Your Student Loan Debt
Are you an Alliance District teacher with private student loans? You may qualify for a 3-percentage-point interest rate subsidy when you refinance your existing student loans.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Are you an Alliance District teacher with private student loans? You may qualify for a 3-percentage-point interest rate subsidy when you refinance your existing student loans.
Know an exceptional educator? Nominate them—or yourself—for the CEA John McCormack Award! The winner receives $2,000 and an expenses-paid trip to the NEA Foundation Gala. Apply by Jan. 16, 2026.
Celebrate Extraordinary Teaching: Nominate a Colleague—or Yourself!
Do you know an exceptional educator whose impact deserves to be celebrated? Maybe it’s a colleague you admire—or maybe it’s you. Nominate them (or yourself!) for the John McCormack CEA Award for Teach...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Know an exceptional educator? Nominate them—or yourself—for the CEA John McCormack Award! The winner receives $2,000 and an expenses-paid trip to the NEA Foundation Gala. Apply by Jan. 16, 2026.
On a bright but chilly Saturday in November, CEA Aspiring Educators rolled up their sleeves at two Connecticut middle schools, bringing color, creativity, and appreciation to the students and staff who learn and work there every day.
Painting, Planting, and Pitching In: Aspiring Educators Transform Two Middle Schools
On a bright but chilly Saturday in November, CEA Aspiring Educators rolled up their sleeves at two Connecticut middle schools, bringing color, creativity, and appreciation to the students and staff wh...
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December 2, 2025 at 12:29 AM
On a bright but chilly Saturday in November, CEA Aspiring Educators rolled up their sleeves at two Connecticut middle schools, bringing color, creativity, and appreciation to the students and staff who learn and work there every day.
"Thank you for your commitment, your resilience, and the extraordinary impact you have on your students and colleagues. It is our privilege to represent you and to stand beside you in this work."
A Thanksgiving Message from Your CEA Leaders
As we enter this season of thanksgiving, we want to begin by expressing our deep gratitude for everything you do for your students, your schools, and your communities.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"Thank you for your commitment, your resilience, and the extraordinary impact you have on your students and colleagues. It is our privilege to represent you and to stand beside you in this work."
“One of the challenges in education is that we have too many mandates that sap the joy out of teaching and learning,” said CEA President Kate Dias. CEA’s Reimagining Education Conference serves as an antidote, focusing on practices that make our classrooms places of joy and belonging.
Powered by Curiosity: Reimagining Learning from Pre-K to 12
“One of the challenges in education is that we have too many mandates that sap the joy out of teaching and learning,” said CEA President Kate Dias. CEA’s Reimagining Education Conference serves as an ...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“One of the challenges in education is that we have too many mandates that sap the joy out of teaching and learning,” said CEA President Kate Dias. CEA’s Reimagining Education Conference serves as an antidote, focusing on practices that make our classrooms places of joy and belonging.
The way the federal government is funneling education dollars through other agencies will result in less fiduciary oversight and less follow through, CEA President Kate Dias told Brian Shactman on 1080 WTIC this morning.
CEA President: Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education Endangers Students and Equity
The way the federal government is funneling education dollars through other agencies will result in less fiduciary oversight and less follow through, CEA President Kate Dias told Brian Shactman on 108...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The way the federal government is funneling education dollars through other agencies will result in less fiduciary oversight and less follow through, CEA President Kate Dias told Brian Shactman on 1080 WTIC this morning.
Danbury has long faced an education crisis with insufficient funding, overcrowding in schools, and a teacher shortage. All that is changing, however, and NEA-Danbury can take credit for a new contract that will keep top talent in the district.
Danbury Educators Show the Power of Organizing
Danbury has long faced an education crisis with insufficient funding, overcrowding in schools, and a teacher shortage. All that is changing, however, and NEA-Danbury can take credit for a new contract...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Danbury has long faced an education crisis with insufficient funding, overcrowding in schools, and a teacher shortage. All that is changing, however, and NEA-Danbury can take credit for a new contract that will keep top talent in the district.
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Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are standing up to corporate greed and Starbucks’ unfair labor practices and demanding the fair contract they deserve.
No contract? NO COFFEE!
No contract? NO COFFEE!
November 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Starbucks @sbworkersunited.org baristas are standing up to corporate greed and Starbucks’ unfair labor practices and demanding the fair contract they deserve.
No contract? NO COFFEE!
No contract? NO COFFEE!
Educators gathered recently at Elicit Brewing Co. in Manchester for a lively CEA Hartford County Engagement. Teachers in many counties have gathered for social events this fall that blend camaraderie with practical learning.
Your Future, Your Benefits: Hartford County Teachers Come Together
Educators gathered recently at Elicit Brewing Co. in Manchester for a lively CEA Hartford County Engagement. Teachers in many counties have gathered for social events this fall that blend camaraderie ...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Educators gathered recently at Elicit Brewing Co. in Manchester for a lively CEA Hartford County Engagement. Teachers in many counties have gathered for social events this fall that blend camaraderie with practical learning.
Listen to the latest episode of CEA's podcast to learn about Lisa Higgins and Michelle Pion's work in Killingly's transition program as well as how certified staff and paras can best work together to help students thrive. #aew2025
Teachers and Paras: The Dream Team
Listen to CEA's podcast to learn about Lisa Higgins and Michelle Pion's work in Killingly's transition program as well as how certified staff and paras can best work together to help students thrive.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Listen to the latest episode of CEA's podcast to learn about Lisa Higgins and Michelle Pion's work in Killingly's transition program as well as how certified staff and paras can best work together to help students thrive. #aew2025
Read the full statement from CEA President Kate Dias: bit.ly/3JJMBMB
November 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Read the full statement from CEA President Kate Dias: bit.ly/3JJMBMB
After years of educator advocacy, the Connecticut legislature passed a bill eliminating the requirement for K-3 teachers to take the hours-long reading exam every two years as a condition of employment.
Foundations of Reading Survey No Longer Required for K-3 Teachers
The legislative process can at times be slow-moving and frustrating, but persistent advocacy pays off. That's certainly the case with teachers' efforts to repeal the onerous Foundations of Reading Sur...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
After years of educator advocacy, the Connecticut legislature passed a bill eliminating the requirement for K-3 teachers to take the hours-long reading exam every two years as a condition of employment.
Starbucks workers are going on a ULP strike tomorrow if Starbucks doesn’t finalize fair contracts and end their union-busting. Baristas are asking everyone NOT TO BUY STARBUCKS anywhere while they strike, tomorrow and for the length of the strike. Pledge your support: www.nocontractnocoffee.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Starbucks workers are going on a ULP strike tomorrow if Starbucks doesn’t finalize fair contracts and end their union-busting. Baristas are asking everyone NOT TO BUY STARBUCKS anywhere while they strike, tomorrow and for the length of the strike. Pledge your support: www.nocontractnocoffee.org
Fifty-five CEA members won in elections in more than 40 different towns and districts across the state last Tuesday, demonstrating the power of collective action and the growing influence of teacher leadership in local government.
Record Number of Educators Elected to Serve Their Communities
Fifty-five CEA members won in elections in more than 40 different towns and districts across the state last Tuesday, demonstrating the power of collective action and the growing influence of teacher ...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Fifty-five CEA members won in elections in more than 40 different towns and districts across the state last Tuesday, demonstrating the power of collective action and the growing influence of teacher leadership in local government.
Come to a free webinar and Q&A session this Thursday at 5 p.m. that will offer expert guidance on how to simplify repayment and explore loan forgiveness options.
Ease Your Student Loan Stress with Expert Help
NEA Member Benefits has teamed up with Savi, the Student Debt Navigator, to offer a free webinar Thursday, November 13, that will offer expert guidance on how to simplify repayment, explore forgivenes...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Come to a free webinar and Q&A session this Thursday at 5 p.m. that will offer expert guidance on how to simplify repayment and explore loan forgiveness options.
"The new rules restricting loan forgiveness are unfair and just another attempt to penalize educators and other public servants. We stand together to fight this illegal federal overreach," said CEA President Kate Dias.
Connecticut Champions Public Servants in Fight to Save Public Service Loan Forgiveness
"We need a public service loan forgiveness program that encourages people to get into public service and to stay in public service," said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong as he announced a la...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"The new rules restricting loan forgiveness are unfair and just another attempt to penalize educators and other public servants. We stand together to fight this illegal federal overreach," said CEA President Kate Dias.
"These two court victories defending critical funding for school mental health programs and comprehensive sexual health education are wins for every child’s right to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, supportive environment,” said CEA President Kate Dias.
Two Big Wins for Connecticut Students: Tong Stops Trump’s Education Funding Cuts
Attorney General William Tong this week secured court orders in two separate lawsuits blocking the Trump Administration from unlawful cuts harming Connecticut students.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
"These two court victories defending critical funding for school mental health programs and comprehensive sexual health education are wins for every child’s right to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, supportive environment,” said CEA President Kate Dias.