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.
More than 500 educators came together for the first of two days of professional development and connection with colleagues ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
‘Unioning’ Theme of CEA Summer Conference
More than 500 educators came together for the first of two days of professional development and connection with colleagues ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.
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CASL is at the Summer Conference from @ceateachers.bsky.social today & tomorrow at Foxwoods! Come find out more about school librarians, #caslconference26, #nerdcampct & #FreedomtoRead & more! @aaslala.bsky.social #schoollibrariesmatter @jluss.bsky.social @valdilorenzo.bsky.social 📚🍎#TLsky #Edusky
Early Voting is open now through August 9 for registered Democrats and Republicans. Or vote on Primary Day, August 11!
Early Voting Is Now Open for Primaries—Remember to Vote!
Early Voting is open now through August 9 for registered Democrats and Republicans. Or vote on Primary Day, August 11.
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More than 200 CEA members and public education supporters turned out at Glastonbury Hills Country Club for a day on the links at the annual Hands Across the Green golf tournament to benefit the Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm.
Teachers Turn Out, Tee Off to Help Children
More than 200 CEA members and public education supporters turned out at Glastonbury Hills Country Club for a day on the links at the annual Hands Across the Green golf tournament to benefit the Connec...
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@agwilliamtong.bsky.social announced that a U.S. District Court judge has granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants.
Court Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
Attorney General William Tong announced that a U.S. District Court judge has granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressiona...
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Hundreds of educators came together to take part in the Connecticut Teacher of the Year Council’s annual symposium, Empowered to Lead, a day of camaraderie, inspiration, and professional learning. The theme of this year’s event was Rooted in Purpose: Catalysts for Change.
Empowered to Lead Symposium Invites Teachers to Examine Their Purpose, Power
Hundreds of educators came together to take part in the Connecticut Teacher of the Year Council’s annual symposium, Empowered to Lead, a day of camaraderie, inspiration, and professional learning. The...
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The CEA AI Summer School offers pop-in virtual sessions designed to help educators explore the opportunities & challenges of Al in education. 7/30 – Students & AI: The Impact on Learning and Social Emotional Development 8/13 – AI Show & Tell: Lessons, Laughs, and Looking Ahead
From Lesson Planning to Privacy: Learn What Educators Need to Know About AI
AI tools offer teachers a number of ways to save time, but they come with risks that educators need to evaluate carefully. This summer, CEA is offering an AI Summer School with pop-in virtual sessions...
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Join Reps. Jennifer Leeper and Aimee Berger-Girvalo and Senator James Maroney for a conversation on the impact of classroom technology on students' learning with renowned neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, the author of The Digital Delusion.
Join Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath for a Discussion on Screens in Schools
Join Reps. Jennifer Leeper and Aimee Berger-Girvalo and Senator James Maroney for a conversation on the impact of classroom technology on students' learning with renowned neuroscientist Dr. Jared Coon...
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Come to the Asian American Pacific Islander Education Symposium for important dialogue about what inclusive education looks like and what it takes to build it. Topics will include youth violence prevention, multilingual learner experiences and updates, and the use of student data.
Be Part of the Dialogue: AAPI Education Symposium Aug. 14
Come to the Asian American Pacific Islander Education Symposium for important dialogue about what inclusive education looks like and what it takes to build it. Topics will include youth violence preve...
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The CT State Department of Education is offering a free Paraeducator Preparation Academy that includes six weeks of in-person instruction with test prep materials, test-fee waivers, and mentorship following program completion—all at no cost.
Know Anyone Who Would Make a Great Paraeducator?
This August through September, the CT State Department of Education is offering a free Paraeducator Preparation Academy that includes six weeks of in-person instruction with Spanish language assistanc...
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Tom Nicholas, a dear friend and colleague to many teachers and a former CEA leader, passed away on July 14. A Manchester school social worker, Nicholas held numerous union positions at the local, state, and national levels.
Remembering Former CEA Vice President Tom Nicholas
Tom Nicholas, a dear friend and colleague to many teachers and a former CEA leader, passed away on July 14. A Manchester school social worker, Nicholas held numerous union positions at the local, stat...
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More than a dozen distinguished educators were guests of honor at a CEA reception celebrating excellence in education, communication, and community-building.
Teachers Take Home the Prize
More than a dozen distinguished educators were guests of honor at a CEA reception celebrating excellence in education, communication, and community-building.
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After a year of hard work you’ve earned a summer of fun—and CEA is here to help you make the most of it. As a member, you have access to exclusive discounts on everything from amusement and adventure parks to athletic events and museums.
Exclusive Deals for CEA Members—Sun, Fun, and Savings
After a year of hard work you’ve earned a summer of fun—and CEA is here to help you make the most of it. As a member, you have access to exclusive discounts on everything from amusement and adventure ...
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In the two years since new state guidelines have gone into effect, most aspects of teacher evaluation are running smoothly, but in some districts, the tiered support structure and its implementation have caused confusion.
Support, Not Stigma: Understanding Teacher Evaluation Tiered Supports
In the two years since new state guidelines have gone into effect, most aspects of teacher evaluation are running smoothly, but in some districts, the tiered support structure and its implementation h...
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When one parent took issue with a lesson by a social studies teacher and a social media witch hunt ensued, the Trumbull Education Association and CEA stepped in to defend the teacher and push back on the superintendent’s public criticism.
They Taught—They Were Targeted; Their Union Stepped In
When one parent took issue with a lesson by a Trumbull social studies teacher and a social media witch hunt ensued, the Trumbull Education Association and CEA stepped in to defend the teacher and push...
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“Running for NEA president was an amazing experience, and I am profoundly grateful to everyone who supported my campaign, believed in me, and gave me the courage to take this chance,” Dias says.
NEA RA Delegates Focus on Public Education, Elections, and Advocacy
For CEA-member delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly, the holiday weekend was a special one with elections for NEA leadership positions, speeches from educators and NEA leaders, and considerati...
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125 CEA members are joining nearly 7,000 educators from around the nation in Denver this week for the 2026 NEA RA. CT delegates are traveling across the country to take part in the world’s largest democratic deliberative body and the top decision-making body for NEA’s almost 3 million members.
NEA’s Next Chapter Begins in Denver—and CEA Is There
One hundred and twenty-five CEA members are joining nearly 7,000 educators from around the nation in Denver, Colorado, this week for the 2026 NEA RA. Connecticut delegates are traveling across the cou...
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To help educators incorporate more literature reflecting the viewpoints and experiences of the more than twenty percent of our population with visible or non-apparent disabilities, NEA has curated a searchable booklist of more than 150 titles.
Celebrate Disability Pride Month with Inclusive Literature
To help educators incorporate more literature reflecting the viewpoints and experiences of the more than twenty percent of our population with visible or non-apparent disabilities, NEA has curated a s...
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Join one or all four sessions of CEA's virtual AI Summer School designed to help educators investigate the opportunities, challenges, and realities of Al in education.
Curious About AI? CEA’s Summer School Is for Skeptics and Enthusiasts Alike
Join one or all four sessions of CEA's virtual AI Summer School designed to help educators investigate the opportunities, challenges, and realities of Al in education.
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The Connecticut Education Association seeks a Union Representative / Labor-Relations Specialist (UniServ Representative) to be based in Connecticut. Details can be found at: www.unionjobs.com/listing/2935... #1u #UnionStrong @ceateachers.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social
Hosted by the Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy in partnership with CEA, the 10th annual Teacher Leader Forum brought together educators and administrators for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration.
Creating Learning Communities Rooted in Connection and Care
Hosted by the Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy in partnership with CEA, the 10th annual Teacher Leader Forum brought together educators and administrators for a day of learning, connection, and colla...
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The CT State Department of Education is offering discounts at a variety of local businesses to all school staff again this summer.
Save This Summer
The Connecticut State Department of Education is offering discounts at a variety of local businesses to all school staff again this summer.
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In the latest episode of CEA's podcast Jessica Smith, senior vice president of strategy and innovation at The Connection Institute for Innovative Practice, offers tips for using summer effectively to recharge and combat burnout.
The Courage to Rest: A Summer Wellness Conversation for Educators
In the latest episode of CEA's podcast, Jessica Smith from The Connection Institute for Innovative Practice offers tips for how to use summer effectively to recharge and combat burnout.
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Educators are outraged by the Administration’s latest action to further dismantle key functions of the U.S. Department of Education. Read the full statement: cea.org/statement-fr...
In an Eyewitness News interview that aired this week, CEA's president discusses the complex role of an educator, the state of education in Connecticut, and the work that needs to be done to keep our schools strong.
Kate Dias Discusses State of Education
In an Eyewitness News interview that aired this week, CEA's president discusses the complex role of an educator, the state of education in Connecticut, and the work that needs to be done to keep our s...
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Whether you're looking for books to read with students or have children at home to read with, try these titles to learn more about the history of the holiday.
Juneteenth in Story: Powerful Books for Young Readers
Whether you're looking for books to read with students or have children at home to read with, try these titles to learn more about the history of the holiday.
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Dressed in rainbow colors and handing out candy to paradegoers, CEA members turned out for the state’s largest Pride parade with a simple message: LGBTQ students and staff belong in Connecticut schools.
CEA Pride Hits Its Stride
Dressed in rainbow colors and handing out candy to paradegoers, CEA members turned out for the state’s largest Pride parade with a simple message: LGBTQ students and staff belong in Connecticut school...
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“Participation risks stalling momentum just as we have begun making historic, hard-fought increases to local education aid to remedy over a decade of missed inflationary adjustments.” #ProtectOurKids @aftteach.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social @ceateachers.bsky.social
CT Teachers Union Heads Join 32 Others Opposing Private School Vouchers | CT News Junkie
The voucher program would create a federal tax credit for donations to organizations that fund private school tuition.
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CEA President Kate Dias joined a coalition of union presidents representing educators in states with Democratic governors urging those governors to stand up and support public schools.
Reject Voucher Schemes That Hurt Students
CEA President Kate Dias joined a coalition of union presidents representing educators in states with Democratic governors urging those governors to stand up and support public schools.
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On CEA's podcast, Greenwich teacher Joy Colon talks about her experience as a special education teacher, her work on CEA's REDAC Commission, and the many other ways she serves her community.
Leading by Example: Joy Colon on Teaching, Advocacy, and Service
On CEA's podcast, Greenwich teacher Joy Colon talks about her experience as a special education teacher, her work on CEA's REDAC Commission, and the many other ways she serves her community.
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