ADVOCATING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

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.

The CEA-Retired Fall Meeting brought together retired educators, CEA leaders and staff, and special guests, to talk about the state of retirement security for Connecticut educators as well as other priorities for educators across the career continuum.

Education advocates, health professionals, and lawmakers are joining together to highlight the need for continued progress on school indoor air quality in Connecticut. While acknowledging important steps forward, they also noted that more must be done to ensure all Connecticut schools comply with state law when it comes to indoor air quality standards.

Fall is a great time to reconnect with fellow educators and get plugged in to what’s happening across CEA. From virtual updates on key education issues to casual gatherings with colleagues, there are plenty of opportunities to connect, engage, and make your voice heard this fall.

On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, hear CEA leaders catch up on the start of the school year with local presidents Nicola Able and Jeffrey Rizzo.

Teachers, parents, advocates, and local leaders, including CEA President Kate Dias, came together yesterday for a roundtable discussion with U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro and Adelita Grijalva on the impact of federal policies on Connecticut schools.

Twenty-five years after 9/11, Connecticut teachers are helping a new generation understand the day through powerful personal stories—including the story of passengers stranded in Newfoundland after their flights were rerouted. For Danbury students, one firsthand account offered a lesson about the tragedy as well as the kindness and generosity of the communities that welcomed thousands of stranded travelers.

At CEA’s monthly Building Rep Academy, meet other educators doing the same work and learn how to expertly engage, organize, and represent your colleagues. Join CEA Training & Organizational Specialist Chris Teifke for one-hour virtual monthly sessions this fall.

Join a virtual town hall on the use of screens in schools on September 23 featuring CEA Secretary Gail Jorden as a panelist. The conversation will explore classroom technology, student attention and mental health, school safety, cell phone policies, and practical steps parents and schools can take to create healthier and more effective learning environments.

To help celebrate and educate about the contributions of Hispanic Americans, check out the list of curated resources, books, lessons, videos, activities, and more compiled by NEA.

The CEA Pride Commission was established to provide a community for Connecticut LGBTQ+ educators and allies. Come to a monthly meeting to learn more about advocating for the community. The next meeting takes place virtually Sept. 17 at 4:00 p.m.