ADVOCATING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

Stamford students, parents, and educators were out in force rallying before and offering public comment during a board of education meeting this week, calling for the district to reconsider the misguided new high school schedule administrators are pushing.

Today CEA members and staff are joining thousands of other union members and community groups at rallies around the state organized in honor of May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day.

“It’s so important for our legislators to hear directly from educators—you are the experts on teaching and learning,” CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey told members gathered today for CEA Lobby Day at the State Capitol.

Before a City Council public hearing last night, New London educators rallied on the steps of City Hall demanding a school budget that supports students.

In a room filled with laughter, pride, and the unmistakable energy of change-makers, CEA Aspiring Educators gathered for their annual Apple Banquet to celebrate a year of leadership, service, and dedication.

This coming week provides opportunities on April 30—CEA Lobby Day, and May 1—International Workers’ Day, to take action in support of teachers and public education.

With six weeks left in the legislative session there is still time for legislators to pass bills to improve teaching and learning. In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest and Hamden teacher Cinzia Lettieri discuss education issues the legislature has been considering and talk about why an investment in the teaching profession is long overdue. 

Amid the confusion coming out of Washington, it can be tough to know what’s really going on. That’s why CEA is holding biweekly What’re The Facts webinars, and the latest featured Congresswoman Jahana Hayes so members could hear directly from a federal elected official.

After months of listening sessions and information gathering, the legislature’s Special Education Committee held a press conference and public hearing on a bill to address the crises facing special education.

Have you ever considered what would happen if an illness or injury prevented you from doing your job? The Social Security Administration projects that one in four 20-year-olds will require a disability-related leave before reaching retirement age.

CEA Aspiring Educators invited legislators, reporters, and others to the State Capitol for the unveiling of an art installation calling attention to issues important to preservice and active educators.

Discover how to use creativity as a force for transformation in the classroom at the Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy Institute on May 15 at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield.