ADVOCATING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

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The 2026 CEA Representative Assembly wrapped up this afternoon with votes on a budget, new business items, amendments to CEA’s Constitution and Bylaws, and an NEA director election.

CEA’s 178th Representative Assembly—the association’s largest governing body—convened tonight with more than 350 delegates in attendance.

“I’m looking around, and I see a room full of people who know something that it takes others years to figure out—and that’s that education is the best profession that anyone can be in,” said CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey. 

Teach about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the help of lesson plans, activities, teaching guides, printables, and more from NEA.

Thank you for your passion, your resilience, and the difference you make in the lives of your students.

With days left in the legislative session there’s good news for students and teachers when it comes to education funding. Legislative leaders and the governor have announced an extra $170 million in school funding. Earlier this week, Danbury teachers were at the Capitol discussing why additional education dollars are so critical.

The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a priority bill for educators yesterday that ensures fairness in teacher terminations. Contact your Senator and ask them to pass House Bill 5003.

The 10th Annual Teacher Leader Forum invites teacher leaders, educators, and administrators to come together for an inspiring day of learning, connection, and collaboration. This one-day professional learning event on May 21 is free for CEA members and continues its tradition of elevating teacher voice, advancing leadership, and fostering meaningful professional dialogue.

On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, State Treasurer Erick Russell discusses the current state of the Teachers’ Retirement Fund and what it means for educators’ long-term financial security.

May Day, also called International Workers’ Day, originated from the American labor movement’s fight for an eight-hour workday. CEA has compiled many ways members can celebrate before, during, and after the labor-centric holiday

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.