Connecticut Education Association

Teachers Speak, Lawmakers Listen: Inside CEA’s Breakfast with Legislators More than 150 CEA members explained why teachers need a fair process, privacy protections, paid student teaching, increases to education funding, and more.

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Breakfast with Legislators this morning!

Together We Rise: A Summit on Equity, Belonging, and Impact Join educators from across Connecticut on Saturday, March 28 for a powerful day of connection, leadership, and storytelling focused on equity and belonging in education. This year’s Summit centers on ...

Join educators from across CT on Saturday, March 28. This year’s Summit centers on elevating racially and ethnically diverse voices, and our keynote speaker is Congresswoman Jahana Hayes.

From Fear to Fairness: Pushing for Teacher Protections On CEA's podcast Glastonbury teacher Kristen Basiaga and Woodland Regional High teacher Meghan Hatch-Geary talk about proposals before the legislature that would ensure a fair process for educators.

On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast Glastonbury Education Association President Kristen Basiaga and 2020 CT Teacher of the Year and Woodland Regional High teacher Meghan Hatch-Geary talk about proposals before the legislature that would ensure a fair process for educators.

Momentum Builds for Statewide Phone-Free Schools Policy "I have seen a noticeable difference in my classroom since Torrington removed cell phones from schools," teacher and parent Maggie McGillicuddy told legislators.

“I have seen a noticeable difference in my classroom since Torrington removed cell phones from schools,” said teacher and parent Maggie McGillicuddy. “I’ve actually had some kids tell me it’s nice to take a break from all the nonsense that happens when you have a cell phone in your hand.”

Aspiring Educators Urge Lawmakers to Pay Student Teachers Although student teaching is a full-time professional commitment, student teachers receive no pay, forcing many to take on debt and work additional jobs necessitating long hours.

Although student teaching is a full-time professional commitment, student teachers receive no pay--that’s why dozens of CEA Aspiring Educators testified yesterday in front of the Education Committee in support of stipends for student teachers.

Teachers Call for Fair Treatment and Stronger Protections "Our current system for teacher termination is unfair and creates a culture of fear for educators," Glastonbury Education Association President Kristen Basiaga told members of the legislature's Educat...

During a public hearing, conducted virtually due to the blizzard, teachers and aspiring educators made their voices heard on a number of bills being considered, including legislation dealing with just cause and other protections for educators.

Lawmakers Are Listening—Now’s the Time for Educators to Be Heard Speak out now on fairness for teachers, workers’ compensation protections, and paid student teaching.

The Education Committee is holding a public hearing this Monday on bills related to fairness, workers’ compensation, and paid student teaching. Submit testimony and be heard!

Join us this Monday, February 23, at 7 p.m. for an Immigration Know Your Rights webinar to learn what advocacy is, and is not, protected by the First Amendment, and how you may be able to expand those protections. cea.org/event/immigr...

Educators Speak Out, Call for Action in Marathon Legislative Hearing Issues CEA members raised during an Appropriations Committee hearing included the need to increase ECS funding, maintain state magnet school funding, provide stipends for aspiring educators, ensure al...

Issues CEA members raised during an Appropriations Committee hearing included the need to increase ECS funding, maintain state magnet school funding, provide stipends for aspiring educators, and enhance the disability benefit through the Teachers’ Retirement Board.

Major Student Loan Changes: Get Your Questions Answered A number of significant changes were recently made to student loan borrowing and repayment that will affect many teachers. Join CEA member benefits partner Cambridge Credit Counseling for a webinar to...

Join us for a webinar at 6pm tonight to hear from a Cambridge Credit Counseling expert how your existing repayment plan and any new loans will be impacted.

Tong Protects Nearly $400 Million for Connecticut Students Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has secured an agreement to prevent the Trump Administration from withholding nearly $400 million in federal education funds from the state and local district...

@agwilliamtong.bsky.social secured an agreement ensuring schools can continue promoting equal access to education through policies that recognize the value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

#TeacherPrep @aft.org @neatoday.bsky.social @ceateachers.bsky.social @katedias.bsky.social

Protect Our Students and Schools: Check Out CEA’s Take Action Toolkit As public schools across Connecticut face mounting pressure from proposed federal funding cuts, educator shortages, and escalating attacks on immigrant, LGBTQ+, and other vulnerable students, CEA has ...

Check out our Take Action Toolkit for ways you can protect students, unions, and public education.

2026 Legislative Session Begins with Big Stakes for Public Education and Educators Legislators are back in Hartford, and Governor Ned Lamont kicked off the 2026 legislative session with his State of the State Address.

"We appreciate the governor’s commitment to universal preschool, free school breakfast for all students, the creation of a Blue Ribbon Commission on K-12 schools to review funding, and efforts to reduce distractions by implementing a bell-to-bell cell phone ban," said CEA President Kate Dias.

Senate Republicans call for CT teachers union president to resign over ICE post “The statement is 100% false, wrong, irresponsible and blatant fear-mongering,” Republicans said in a release.

“I think it is ironic that they are calling for my resignation for doing exactly what I am duly elected to do, which is to protect the interest of teachers, public education, and students,” CEA President Kate Dias said.

More Than a Thank You: National School Counseling Week Is a Call to Action School counselors play an essential role in schools, helping students manage emotions and behaviors, learn interpersonal skills and academic achievement strategies, and collaborating with families and...

School counselors play an essential role in schools, helping students manage emotions and behaviors, learn interpersonal skills and academic achievement strategies, and collaborating with families and teachers to ensure student success.

ICE Has No Place in Schools: Connecticut Educators Take Action and Support Minnesota Teachers are standing strong in support of Education Minnesota and joining in a day of action to demand that ICE stay away from schools.

Connecticut teachers are standing strong in support of @educationmn.bsky.social today and joining in a day of action to demand that ICE stay away from schools.

Help Us Build PD That Works for You Please take a short survey to help us create professional development tailored to your needs and interests.

Please take a short survey to help CEA create PD tailored to your needs and interests.

Where will you be on January 27? Don't miss out--join us at 6pm to stay informed, inspired, and ready to act. cea.org/countypalooz...

Stand in Solidarity: Wear Blue to Support Minnesota Educators this Friday Educators across Minnesota are taking part in a statewide day of action to demand that ICE stay away from schools. Let's stand in solidarity with our colleagues by wearing blue.

Educators across Minnesota are taking part in a statewide day of action to demand that ICE stay away from schools. Let’s stand in solidarity with our @educationmn.bsky.social colleagues by wearing blue. #ICEOutSchools

Honor Changemakers in Education: Nominations Open for CEA’s Human & Civil Rights Awards In every community, there are educators who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to social justice issues, such as LGBTQ+ support and awareness, promoting equal opportunity and equity, and creating d...

In every community, there are educators who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to social justice issues. Does this describe you or a colleague you know?

Now Open: A National Fellowship for Middle and High School Teachers Who Inspire a Love of Reading Do you believe that reading for pleasure can change students’ lives—but struggle to find the time, resources, or support to make it a consistent part of your school day? The National Book Foundation’s...

Do you believe that reading for pleasure can change students’ lives—but struggle to find the time, resources, or support to make it a consistent part of your school day? The National Book Foundation’s Teacher Fellowship is designed for educators like you.

Each year, CEA recognizes local associations, individual members, and community partners who make the teaching profession shine.

Nominate yourself or a colleague! cea.org/get-recogniz...

Beyond the Classroom: Teachers Nourish Their Communities The prolonged government shutdown this fall had wide-reaching effects on nearly every aspect of society—one of the worst of which was the lapse of SNAP benefits for tens of millions of Americans. To h...

The prolonged government shutdown had wide-reaching effects—one of the worst of which was the lapse of SNAP benefits for tens of millions of Americans. To help those at risk of going hungry, CEA made a $1,000 donation to Foodshare and also launched a challenge.

V Is for Victory Since 2021, the Stamford Education Association has been battling back against high school schedules that shortchange educators and students. Last night—after five years of nonstop organizing and advoc...

Since 2021, the Stamford Education Association has been battling back against high school schedules that shortchange students and educators. Last night—after five years of nonstop organizing and advocacy—they prevailed.

Start 2026 Informed, Inspired, and Ready to Act Join a statewide, virtual gathering of CEA members on January 27 and get the tools, insight, and inspiration you need to make a real impact this year.

Join a statewide, virtual gathering of CEA members on January 27 and get the tools, insight, and inspiration you need to make a real impact this year.

Recent changes to federal student loan policy are threatening to shut the door on graduate education for thousands of teachers, nurses, social workers, and other essential professionals.

One Year Later: How WEP/GPO Repeal Changed Teachers’ Lives One year ago today, teachers and public servants secured a historic win: the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. When President Biden signed the Social Security...

“It was an overwhelming feeling not only to bear witness to this historic event but also to know that we played a key part in it and that repeal has improved the lives of millions of Americans,” says CEA President Kate Dias.

The Connecticut Education Association seeks a Union Representative / Labor-Relations Specialist (UniServ Representative) to be based in Connecticut. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @ceateachers.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social

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.

"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."