ADVOCATING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

The administration’s continued shift of the U.S. Department of Education’s key functions to other agencies draws sharp criticism by educators, parents, and others concerned that students with disabilities could lose critical support and protections.

In an Eyewitness News interview that aired this week, CEA’s president discusses the complex role of an educator, the state of education in Connecticut, and the work that needs to be done to keep our schools strong.

If you’re a first-time home buyer or purchasing in a targeted area of the state, check to see whether you qualify for the Connecticut Teachers Mortgage Assistance Program.

During the school year, you’re laser-focused on your students and your work responsibilities. But come summertime, you finally have a chance to focus on you.

Teachers can always use additional financial resources to support their work, and the NEA Foundation offers three different grants to educators looking to innovate and grow.

Whether you’re looking for books to read with students or have children at home to read with, try these titles to learn more about the history of the holiday.

Help inform and improve cell phone policies in schools by participating in a national study to help researchers better understand student personal device policies and how they work in practice.

Dressed in rainbow colors and handing out candy to paradegoers, CEA members turned out for the state’s largest Pride parade with a simple message: LGBTQ students and staff belong in Connecticut schools.

NEA Member Benefits has a new discount available to CEA and NEA members. NEA Shop & Dine helps educators save with restaurant discounts, digital gift cards, and cash back on everyday shopping.

CEA’s third annual job fair brought educators and hiring managers together under one roof for a day of meaningful in-person connections and career opportunities. Held with the goal of helping CEA Aspiring Educators find their first job and experienced professionals start their next chapter, the event drew recruiters from across the state and attendees seeking new beginnings.

Sometimes public schools and teacher prep programs can feel like separate silos, each operating entirely independently of the other—but other models are possible. Bridgeport educator Michael Brosnan was recently recognized for his work collaborating across preK-12 and higher education by the National Association for School-University Partnerships.

Did you know that many benefits available to NEA and CEA members are also available to your family? Get the most out of your membership by encouraging your family members to enjoy savings on car purchases, insurance, vacations, and more.