NEWS & INFO

At CEA’s Summit on Diversity nearly 100 educators from across the state joined together for a powerful day of connection, leadership, and storytelling focused on equity and belonging in education.

Do you have a vision for a standout new educator orientation but you need a little support to bring it to life? CEA is offering a limited number of $500 grants to help local associations create welcoming, engaging experiences for new members.

The Connecticut Association of School Librarians has been named the 2026 Chapter of the Year by the American Association of School Librarians. CASL was recognized in part for its leadership and collaboration with other stakeholders to pass Connecticut’s Freedom to Read law in 2025.

On the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, educator legislators State Reps. Biggins and Napoli talk about priorities this legislative session and how teachers can get their message across to lawmakers.

The American Civic Education Teacher Awards celebrate outstanding educators who bring civics, government, and public policy to life in their classrooms. If you teach about the U.S. Constitution, Congress, or how pubic policy decisions are made at the state and local levels, this is your chance to be recognized.

“Today presents a really important moment to learn from one another,” CEA President Kate Dias told the 150 attendees gathered for CEA’s Early Career Educator Conference. Teachers had the opportunity to meet colleagues from across the state and choose from among 11 different workshops on a wide range of topics.

Across Connecticut, educators are coming together on Saturday, March 28, for No Kings rallies in more than 40 cities and towns—raising a collective voice for strong public schools and the students they serve.

Are you interested in professional development focused on global learning? Apply for The NEA Foundation’s Global Learning Fellowship!

Come to one of CEA’s comprehensive virtual workshops on understanding and planning your retirement. Sessions cover all issues related to the State Teachers’ Retirement System.