ADVOCATING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

If you’ve downloaded your CEA digital membership card to your Google or Apple Wallet, good news—your card automatically updated for this school year! There’s no need to re-download or take any extra steps. Your card updates before the start of each school year, giving you instant access to your CEA membership ID and the many benefits that come with it.

At a news conference at the State Capitol, CEA President Kate Dias joined Senator Richard Blumenthal to highlight concerns about AI’s impact on today’s students that Blumenthal and Senator Josh Hawley raised in a recent letter to Google’s CEO.

You don’t have to wait for someone else to recognize your exceptional work as a teacher. Apply for the John McCormack CEA Award for Teaching Excellence, or nominate a colleague whose work inspires you, for a chance at a $2,000 honorarium, an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., and a chance at national recognition and a $25,000 prize.

Do you have knowledge you’d like to share with the next generation of teachers? CEA invites you to present on your area of expertise to educators from across Connecticut at the annual Early Career Educator Conference on Saturday, April 3, 2027, at Mohegan Sun.

When the legislature convenes again in January, screens in schools is likely to be a hot topic, and it’s an issue many educators have strong feelings about. CEA Secretary Gail Jorden recently discussed her thoughts on the issue with Wayne Norman on WILI 1400AM and 95.3FM.

Teachers work hard on behalf of their students, and you deserve to be paid correctly. Unfortunately, payroll errors can and do occur, so make sure to review your paystub to prevent small errors from becoming larger problems.

Educators, community members, businesses, and organizations are all invited to participate in the annual Holiday Bear Project, which provides gifts to children in need during the holiday season. This year, we have nearly 900 students waiting for that holiday joy.

A blood drive is a simple yet powerful way to make a difference in someone’s life. Donate at the CEA Blood Drive October 28.

The CT Career Pathways Commission has issued draft recommendations and wants to hear from teachers before these recommendations are finalized. Leave your feedback today.

When a Glastonbury teacher faced issues with her 403(b) contributions, her union stepped in to help. “It was a relief to have that support and not need to handle the issue all on my own.”

Looking for some fall fun without breaking the bank? Your CEA membership comes with discounts on everything from from Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce and Great Wolf Lodge to UConn Football—plus plenty of opportunities to catch a great show. Check out these upcoming theater and comedy deals available to CEA members.

If you’re working under a certification endorsement that is considered a shortage area you may be eligible for benefits such as loan forgiveness and deferral and mortgage assistance. Check out the shortage areas for 2026-2027.