ADVOCATING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

The Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, supports students and teachers in many ways—through scholarships, holiday gifts, and critical aid when hardships arise. Most recently, CEF was in New London distributing donated school supplies to new educators.

CEA leaders and staff offered five virtual sessions as part of the inaugural SUPER Week designed to strengthen members’ leadership, build member engagement, and give local leaders the tools they need to be even more effective advocates for their colleagues and students.

In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Ledyard teachers Nikki Engel and Kate Cummings share what they learned during their first year teaching with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.

Looking for a fun and inspiring way to spend Election Day? Join fellow educators for a dynamic day of professional growth celebrating the power of joyful learning at every age.

At an NEA Organizing Institute, teams from four CEA local associations had the opportunity to learn how to incorporate organizing strategies into their associations’ plans.

It may be September, but the holiday season will be here sooner than we think—which is why the Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF), CEA’s charitable arm, is rolling out the Holiday Bear Project.

This week, CEA’s new back-to-school survey has been making headlines across Connecticut, drawing attention to the serious challenges facing students, teachers, and public education.

Congress has until September 30 to agree on a budget for fiscal year 2026, and as a federal shutdown looms, so also do threats of cuts to education funding.

Curious about what’s happening in your own backyard? Do you want to exercise your right to vote in local elections? Interested in connecting with colleagues from your area? Come to CEA’s virtual Fall County Forum on Tuesday, September 30, at 5 p.m.

The Connecticut State Department of Education is seeking feedback from special education teachers through a new survey designed to strengthen supports and services and improve outcomes for all students with disabilities.

Come to one of CEA’s comprehensive virtual workshops on understanding and planning your retirement. Sessions cover all issues related to the State Teachers’ Retirement System.

On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon discusses how his office can help educators across the state and why he thinks it’s so important for government to make sure people can afford to go into public service.