Each year, CEA recognizes local associations, individual members, and community stakeholders who make the teaching profession shine. The deadline for entries is Friday, February 27, 2026.

The prolonged government shutdown this fall had wide-reaching effects on nearly every aspect of society—one of the worst of which was the lapse of SNAP benefits for tens of millions of Americans. To help those at risk of going hungry, CEA made a $1,000 donation to Foodshare and also launched a challenge.

Since 2021, the Stamford Education Association has been battling back against high school schedules that shortchange educators and students. Last night—after five years of nonstop organizing and advocacy—they prevailed.

Join teachers from across the state for our annual CEA Breakfast with Legislators this February 7. This unique opportunity will allow you to talk directly with legislators about what’s going on in your classroom and share what you and your students need to be successful.

Join a statewide, virtual gathering of CEA members on January 27 and get the tools, insight, and inspiration you need to make a real impact this year.

Recent changes to federal student loan policy are threatening to shut the door on graduate education for thousands of teachers, nurses, social workers, and other essential professionals. In response, Connecticut lawmakers are advancing a state-level solution designed to preserve access to affordable financing and protect the future of the state’s public service workforce.

One year ago today, teachers and public servants secured a historic win: the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. When President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, decades of advocacy paid off—ending unjust penalties and finally delivering the full Social Security benefits educators had earned and long deserved.

As you head off to winter break, we hope you’re able to step away from the day-to-day demands of school and fully embrace a well-earned break.

For proof that educators are educators for life, look no further than CEA-Retired. “You can take the teacher out of the classroom—sort of, sometimes!—but you can’t take the classroom out of the teacher,” jokes CEA-Retired President Mary-Beth Lang.