NEWS & INFO

Teachers Take Home the Prize

More than a dozen distinguished educators were guests of honor at a CEA reception celebrating excellence in education, communication, and community-building.

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Exclusive Deals for CEA Members—Sun, Fun, and Savings

After a year of hard work you’ve earned a summer of fun—and CEA is here to help you make the most of it. As a member, you have access to exclusive discounts on everything from amusement and adventure parks to athletic events and museums.

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Support, Not Stigma: Understanding Teacher Evaluation Tiered Supports

In the two years since new state guidelines have gone into effect, most aspects of teacher evaluation are running smoothly, but in some districts, the tiered support structure and its implementation have caused confusion.

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They Taught—They Were Targeted; Their Union Stepped In

When one parent took issue with a lesson by a Trumbull social studies teacher and a social media witch hunt ensued, the Trumbull Education Association and CEA stepped in to defend the teacher and push back on the superintendent’s public criticism.

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NEA RA Delegates Focus on Public Education, Elections, and Advocacy

For CEA-member delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly, the holiday weekend was a special one with elections for NEA leadership positions, speeches from educators and NEA leaders, and consideration of New Business Items.

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NEA’s Next Chapter Begins in Denver—and CEA Is There

One hundred and twenty-five CEA members are joining nearly 7,000 educators from around the nation in Denver, Colorado, this week for the 2026 NEA RA. Connecticut delegates are traveling across the country to take part in the world’s largest democratic deliberative body and the top decision-making body for NEA’s nearly 3 million members.

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Celebrate Disability Pride Month with Inclusive Literature

To help educators incorporate more literature reflecting the viewpoints and experiences of the more than twenty percent of our population with visible or non-apparent disabilities, NEA has curated a searchable booklist of more than 150 titles. 

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Curious About AI? CEA’s Summer School Is for Skeptics and Enthusiasts Alike

Join one or all four sessions of CEA’s virtual AI Summer School designed to help educators investigate the opportunities, challenges, and realities of Al in education.

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Creating Learning Communities Rooted in Connection and Care

Hosted by the Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy in partnership with CEA, the 10th annual Teacher Leader Forum brought together educators and administrators for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration.

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