NEWS RELEASES

CEA has announced the endorsement of Governor Ned Lamont for a third term.

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.

CEA joins coalition of State Education Association leaders urging Democratic governors to reject Trump’s federal voucher scheme.

Greenwich educator Joy Colon was presented with the Connecticut Education Association’s highest teaching award, the John McCormack Award for Teaching Excellence.

We are pleased with the outcome of this year’s legislative session, which delivered meaningful progress for teachers, students, and public education. We also recognize that important work remains.

The Senate has joined the House in passing HB 5003, a bill that ensures that serious disciplinary and termination decisions are made through a fair, consistent, and objective process.

The Connecticut Education Association commends the State Senate Leadership, the House Leadership, and Governor Ned Lamont for their commitment to providing significant funding to our schools. We appreciate the continued…

Amid a continuing teacher shortage, the Connecticut Education Association’s Aspiring Educator Program (CEA AEP) is doing its part to build a strong, prepared pipeline of future educators. At the annual CEA AEP Apple Banquet, held at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell…

The Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF) kicked off its annual Read Across Connecticut weeklong celebration to help spread the joy of reading to students across the state. This year, CEF is…

Governor Lamont’s speech was encouraging as he focused on supporting students and strengthening public education. We appreciate the governor’s commitment to universal preschool, free school breakfast for all students, the…

Connecticut educators and parents are joining forces to advance statewide phone-free schools legislation designed to protect student mental health, restore classroom focus, and foster genuine social connection during the school day.

As public schools across Connecticut face mounting pressure from proposed federal funding cuts, educator shortages, and escalating attacks on LGBTQ+ students, state and national education leaders participated in the 2026 Connecticut Education Issues Summit today to confront the most pressing challenges facing public education—and to outline solutions to protect students and strengthen schools.

Our hearts are with everyone who has been affected by this senseless violence.

“I lived in my car the entire time and nobody knew. I needed to graduate with this degree to be safe and have a shot at a better future.” That’s…

CEF invites individuals and groups to sponsor a child or make a donation; sponsorships are accepted throughout the month of November.

This announcement speaks not only to this administration’s lack of understanding about the role and functions of the U.S. Department of Education but also its complete disregard for the education of our students. The children who will suffer the most are the ones who need the greatest support.

The education community in Stamford and across Connecticut is alarmed and deeply disappointed by the State Department of Education’s (SDE) ruling dismissing and declining to fully investigate serious complaints against the Stamford school superintendent.

CEA donated $1,000 to Foodshare and issued a challenge to others to join in supporting Connecticut families during this difficult time. 

These two court victories defending critical funding for school mental health programs and comprehensive sexual health education are wins for every child’s right to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe, supportive environment.

CEA will celebrate 177 years of advocating for public education at its anniversary gala on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven.

Teachers and students are back in the classroom beginning a new school year, and a new CEA Back-to-School survey reveals persistent and worsening challenges plaguing educators, students, and public education that can’t be ignored.

America deserves better than this bill, which represents an unconscionable stripping away of benefits from those who are most in need to provide tax cuts for wealthy corporations. 

While this legislative session made progress on student-centered priorities including universal preschool, resources for special education services, and school funding, CEA is deeply disappointed that critical bills to support and protect educators were blocked without a vote.

Newington teacher Jennifer Rodriguez was presented with the Connecticut Education Association’s highest teaching award, the John McCormack Award for Teaching Excellence. The first-grade teacher at Anna Reynolds Elementary School received the award before 400 of her colleagues at the 177th annual CEA Representative Assembly, held at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center this past weekend.

Today and every day, teachers and support staff work with students who have a wide variety of needs, ensuring caring, nurturing, and welcoming environments where all students are safe, accepted, and valued and can reach their potential.

The education community applauds Attorney General William Tong for taking action to protect Connecticut from the federal government’s efforts to withhold more than $320 million in critical education funding.

The decision by the Trump administration to gut half of the U.S. Department of Education’s workforce is nothing short of a direct attack on America’s students, educators, and the future of public education itself and will have dire effects, especially for our most vulnerable students.

“Support Our Schools.” That was the unified message from hundreds of educators, students, parents, lawmakers, and community members across the state who wore red today in a powerful show of solidarity for state and federal funding for public schools.

We are deeply disappointed that Governor Lamont announced he plans to veto $40 million in critical special education funding—funding that our most vulnerable students cannot afford to wait for. This…

We urge Secretary McMahon to fully embrace the gravity of her role and to approach the responsibilities of this critical position with an unwavering dedication to serving all students and strengthening public education.

The Connecticut Education Foundation’s second annual Read Across Connecticut Blue Back Book Drive collected thousands of books for students in need.

We commend the legislature for responding to the urgent concerns raised by teachers, parents, and advocates regarding the crisis in special education funding by approving an additional $40 million for…

Public schools across the state will participate in effort to promote literacy and a love of reading The Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF) kicked off its annual Read Across Connecticut weeklong…

Teachers, parents, lawmakers, and community members share stories of lost opportunities, jeopardized futures, and real, devastating impact of lost funding Total Federal School Funding by District Ongoing assaults on federal…

Today, educators received some encouraging news, and we appreciate the steps taken to improve education and the recognition that more investment is needed in our schools. However, the governor’s budget proposal falls short of the bold, immediate action needed to address the urgent crises of special education funding and the teacher shortage facing our state.

Public education is the backbone of our democracy, and as educators, our top priority is ensuring that every child—regardless of their zip code, background, or family income—receives a high-quality public education.

While we appreciate the attention the governor is giving to special education with today’s proposal, our students can’t afford to wait years for the crisis to be resolved. Teachers are disappointed that the governor’s proposal doesn’t address special education for this school year or the next.

These initiatives must be paired with broader investments in competitive salaries, improved working conditions, and adequate resources to not only recruit new teachers but also stop the exodus of talented educators from our profession.

Teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public service workers are celebrating today after a historic vote by the Senate to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).

The education community, is deeply saddened by the loss of Mark Waxenberg, a dedicated leader whose life’s work was committed to strengthening public education.

Today, as Connecticut comes together to honor Former Governor M. Jodi Rell, the Connecticut Education Association extends its heartfelt condolences to her family and friends during this time of loss.

New CEA survey finds continuing challenges with student behavioral issues, insufficient pay, and lack of respect contributing to teacher shortage

The nomination of billionaire Linda McMahon—a retired wrestling industry executive with no teaching experience—to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education represents a reckless shift in our nation’s education priorities.

CEA has launched a new public awareness campaign to highlight how, despite many challenges, teachers continue to go above and beyond, driven by a commitment to meet their students’ needs and help them succeed and thrive.

The Connecticut Education Foundation is looking to match more than 800 Connecticut students with sponsors in its annual gift-giving effort

Ongoing complaints and issues being raised by Bridgeport teachers and parents have gone unanswered by the superintendent and now they are expressing their dissatisfaction with her leadership in a new survey and urging the Board of Education to take action.

Young People First, Dalio Education and the CCM’s 119K north star mission to get disconnected youth back on track has the strong and enthusiastic support of the education community.

Event supports educators and students in need and will be held at Amarante’s in New Haven

Wearing black and carrying signs that read, “Help us help our students,” “Bridgeport students deserve more,” and “Respect teachers,” teachers, parents and community members from across the city protested outside City Hall calling for actions to elevate education in Bridgeport.

With a new school year underway, educators, administrators, parents, businesses, community members and students are joining together and encouraging all residents to become Public Education Champions, advocating for policies and practices that uplift public education and support students’ academic and mental well-being.

CEA Back-to-School Survey finds no improvement in teacher shortages, salaries, stress, burnout, student mental health and behavioral issues

CEA has released its Honor Roll, a list of legislators who have a proven track record as education champions. CEA’s Honor Roll and Legislator Report Card evaluate legislators’ overall support for issues important to students, teachers, and public education.

CEA’s Communications Department took home seven awards recognizing exceptional communications across various categories at a national awards ceremony.

Exemplary Danbury teacher Lori Woodruff was presented with the Connecticut Education Association’s highest teaching award, the John McCormack Award for Teaching Excellence. The Academy for International Studies (AIS) Magnet School fourth grade teacher was honored at the 176th annual CEA Representative Assembly, held at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center this past weekend.

Since COVID, teachers have continually gone above and beyond for their students and while the pandemic is mostly behind us, teachers are still dealing with the negative impact on our students. Our educators are facing student behavioral, social, and mental health issues and a teacher shortage with no end in sight.

Educators are calling for a repeal of WEP/GPO provisions that eliminate earned retirement benefits from millions of Americans.

Education community and families react to Congress preventing dire cuts to education budget.

The Connecticut Education Association—the state’s largest teachers’ union, representing nearly 45,000 educators—has a new top administrative leader. The CEA Board of Directors has appointed accomplished education, union, and labor leader Todd Jaeck as the organization’s new executive director.

Hundreds of Connecticut children and parents celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday today by donating new and gently used books to children in need. The fun-filled family event was organized by the Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF) and community partners iHeartMedia and Blue Back Square.

Connecticut Education Foundation tackling reading with professional football stars and college and high school football players The Connecticut Education Foundation and the Bloomfield Education Association are tackling reading with a…

We are pleased that one of Governor Ned Lamont’s first budget recommendations for fiscal year 2025 is the elimination of the initial teacher licensure application fee, which costs our state’s aspiring educators roughly $1 million each year.

We collectively wish to express our serious concern and dismay that state leaders have excluded all Connecticut classroom teachers, school leaders, and members of boards of education from the panel at the upcoming Education Forum on Literacy. The forum is described as “bringing together state and national leaders, as well as reading experts, as they engage in critical conversations about literacy.”

Union leaders embrace Dalio Education’s proposed holistic approach to resolve statewide learning crisis Teachers, paraeducators, and school-related personnel across the state have joined efforts to draw greater attention to the…

Increased salaries, staffing, respect, limits on non-teaching duties needed to address continuing crisis in our schools.

After nine years at the Connecticut Education Association, and a long and distinguished political career in the Connecticut legislature where he served as Senate President, CEA Executive Director Donald Williams is officially retiring.

Legislators, a superintendent, teachers, and a national education leader were honored with prestigious education champion awards at CEA’s inaugural fundraising gala for the Connecticut Education Foundation.

The Connecticut Education Association unveiled a fresh, new look this week, invigorating the visual identity of an organization that has been a champion of students, teachers, and public schools for 175 years.

More than 400 educators from across the state gathered at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center this past weekend to celebrate the Connecticut Education Association’s 175th year of advocating for students, teachers, and public education.

Educators and school staff respond to press report of millions in grant requests denied to districts in need of critical heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades Teachers, paraeducators and support…

Teachers’ voices were heard by state legislators, resulting in additional school funding and the passage of numerous bills that will improve teachers’ working conditions—but there’s still more work to be done.

Telly Award recognizes CEA’s Because of a Teacher campaign and the educators who make every profession possible Connecticut’s education community is celebrating after receiving national recognition for CEA’s public awareness…

The surprise of a lifetime propelled Kristen Record, a Stratford physics teacher and Connecticut’s 2011 Teacher of the Year, into yet another exclusive group of exceptional educators. Record, surrounded by…

Educators urging guaranteed funding for recruitment and retention efforts With schools forced to close early due to staffing shortages and nearly 2,000 vacancies for certified educators across Connecticut, teachers are…

Honor recognizes dedication, leadership, and advocacy for students, teachers, and communities In front of 400 of her peers, Bridgeport third-grade teacher Mikeya Stovall was presented with the Connecticut Education Association’s…

Educators share stories, urge legislators to pass HB 6884 and HB 6881

Connecticut Education Foundation uses sports theme to bring the joy of reading and free books to hundreds of first and second grade students in Hamden The Connecticut Education Foundation, along…

According to a new survey, Connecticut Voters support establishing temperature and humidity standards for schools and other improvements.

Wide range of proposals favored to address teacher shortages and improve the education experience for students include increasing teacher pay, supports for disruptive students, hero pay for educators, and mental…

Increased salaries, staffing, respect, limits on non-teaching duties would help alleviate growing crisis in our schools.

CEA launches campaign highlighting positive role of Connecticut teachers in students’ lives and careers With school districts across the country continuing to suffer from a shortage of teachers and school…

The swatting threats across Connecticut today, calling 911 to report fake active shooting incidents in our schools, are shocking, appalling, and downright dangerous. We need to take all threats seriously…

The Honor Roll and Legislator Report Card are part of CEA’s Candidate Comparison tool that evaluates candidates’ overall support for issues important to students, teachers, and public education.

Guidelines are inequitable; flout legislative ban on dual teaching

Read the statement from CEA President Kate Dias on today’s tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

With one week left in the legislative session, CEA is asking legislators, parents, and voters to stand with students and teachers to get critical bills passed.

#RedforEd Day of Action urges legislators to pass legislation critical to students, teachers, and public education With one week left before the end of the legislative session, educators across the…

Educators, parents, students, and legislators are joining a CEA social media campaign.

Connecticut Education Foundation brings the joy of reading and free books to students; local sports celebrities join in the celebration.

Connecticut Education Foundation brings the joy of reading to students in New London and Plainfield Connecticut sports stars share literacy message with students across the state

Union leaders representing public education personnel urge state officials continue to follow federal disease control agency guidance to keep school buildings safe and open

Board of Education Union Coalition’s poll results back up recent call for more stringent protocols.

Board of Education Union Coalition leaders call on state to enact specific protocols ahead of students’ return from winter break

We must all stand together to stop the dangerous new trend of using social media to instigate violence in our schools and communities.

We are committed to stopping the threatening behavior against teachers.

Kim exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism and dedication to her students, her colleagues, and her community.

TV and radio ads highlight educators’ dedication and support to ensure safe, welcoming learning environments for all students.

CEA awareness campaign champions educators’ dedication and support to ensure safe, welcoming learning environments for students

Nearly 1,000 educators participated in CEA’s Back-to-School Survey, sharing their top COVID-related concerns and priorities going into the new school year.

Recognized for dedication to students, advocacy for the teaching profession, and resilience during the pandemic Stratford High School English teacher Michael Fiorello was named the Connecticut winner of the NEA…

Board of Education (BOE) Union Coalition statement on Governor Ned Lamont’s latest executive order The Board of Education (BOE) Union Coalition is reacting to Governor Ned Lamont’s Executive Order No.13D…

We appreciate the governor’s effort to ensure the safety of all by having as many vaccinated people in our schools as possible. In traveling to school districts and listening to…

“During her time as interim commissioner, we have found Charlene to be passionate, understanding, and welcoming of input from all education stakeholders, and we look forward to continuing to work…

Safety is and must remain a top priority as we return to all in-person classes in the fall.

We are committed to the Connecticut State Board of Education’s goal of improving the academic lives of Connecticut’s increasingly diverse student body. This includes sustaining equitable and welcoming learning environments in which all students feel valued, respected, and safe to learn and grow.

We affirm our commitment to the values of academic integrity and honesty that have been the hallmarks of American education for decades.

Safety is and must remain a top priority as we return to all in-person classes in the fall, and we urge all school districts to follow the CDC’s new guidance to ensure that everyone in our school communities is safe.

Manchester teacher Kate Dias and Darien teacher Joslyn DeLancey will serve as CEA president and vice president.

With federal funding available, the state must act to improve indoor air quality.

CEA recognized Congresswoman DeLauro for her dedication to improving the lives of Connecticut’s children and her decades-long crusade to end child poverty.

Over 500 members of the Recovery For All Coalition rallied at the Governor’s Mansion on May Day to escalate the demand for a truly equitable budget.

While the jury delivered justice in its decision, that verdict alone won’t resolve decades of systemic racism in our nation.

We are in the midst of a crisis that demands bold leadership and action now to fund our future, because too many Connecticut families, students, and communities are struggling. That was the message parents, students, educators, nurses, elected officials, and other members of the Recovery for All coalition delivered during a rally in Danbury

Because now is not the time to let down our guard, we intend to closely review the latest study that produced the agency’s newest physical distancing guidelines. Moving to a…

Legislation spotlights systemic patterns of inequity and gives every resident and student equal opportunities for success

Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake on Public Health Committee Bill Addressing Racism in Connecticut We applaud Senate leaders and members of the Public Health Committee for taking the lead…

Connecticut Education Foundation brings the joy of reading and free books to thousands of first- and second-grade students in Bridgeport The Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF) kicked off the biggest literacy…

Educators, school staff, superintendents and parents applaud adoption of their proposal for keeping buildings open by prioritizing COVID-19 vaccines Unions representing teachers and support personnel, superintendents and parents today are…

Educators champion efforts to keep schools open by prioritizing teachers and school staff for COVID-19 vaccines

A coalition of community, faith, and labor organizations committed to reducing income inequality sent a letter to Governor Lamont urging him to support an economic recovery that all Connecticut residents can share. 

Congresswoman Hayes has introduced legislation to save nearly 4 million education jobs, spur economic growth, and help mitigate the impacts of students’ learning loss.

The prompt vaccination of educators and school staff is critical to ensuring the safety of our school communities and expediting full in-person teaching and learning in Connecticut’s schools.

The dramatic rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Connecticut has prompted a growing number of public school superintendents to prioritize the safety of students, teachers, and staff by…

Report outlines immediate steps necessary to keep students, educators, staff and communities safe.

A coalition of unions representing public education employees issued a response to state guidance regarding local school building COVID-19-related closures.

From the outset, CEA has been advocating for testing to ensure the health and safety of students, teachers, and their families.

Connecticut Congresswoman Jahana Hayes is introducing the Save Education Jobs Act that will save almost 4 million jobs, spur economic growth, and help to mitigate the impact of students’ learning loss as a result of the pandemic.

New Survey Highlights Inequities in Student Educational Opportunities and Critical Resources That Risk Safety and Learning in State’s Lowest-Performing School Districts

Guide measures legislators’ support for public education; honor roll distinction awarded to education champions

State mandate, transparency, and open communication must guide local and regional districts to keep everyone safe.

Support core principals aligned with CEA recommendations Read the unions’ 13 reopening standards Read CEA’s Safe Learning Plan and Updated Recommendations Watch News Conference Unions across the state have joined…

New COVID-19 Research Prompts Teachers to Call For Delayed Openings, Expanded Remote Learning Plans, and Upgraded HVAC Systems to Ensure Healthy and Safe Schools

“Governor Lamont’s announcement of an additional $166 million to support school reopening plans is welcome news for educators and parents across the state. It demonstrates that the collective voices of…

School Safety First Car Caravan Rallies Being Held Across the State. Hundreds of educators are participating in car caravan rallies in 25 communities across the state.

A new survey of Connecticut educators reveals the need for safety and funding.

Teachers call for delayed openings, staggered schedules, distance learning, and guaranteed funding to ensure healthy and safe schools for all.

While we appreciate Governor Lamont’s pledge of “safety first” for our students and schools and his word that he will “have teachers’ backs” when it comes to masks, sanitizing, and social…

Teachers urge legislators to pass HB 5431 to improve indoor air quality in Connecticut classrooms I have been working in an environment with serious mold problems, water intrusion, poor air…

Call on legislators to give children back their childhood, Support Safe and Compassionate Learning Environment Initiatives

Discuss CEA’s awareness campaign to encourage more students of color to enter the teaching profession Connecticut teachers participating in CEA’s new awareness campaign to encourage more young people of color…

CEA champions efforts to create a diverse teaching force that reflects the state’s racial and ethnic diversity

Teachers point to testing, lack of resources, other factors “I have seen an increase in the number of traumatized students and the frequency of such incidents in my 20+ years…

Students are vomiting and complaining of headaches and feeling like they are going to pass out. It’s too hot, it’s like teaching in a pizza oven, and our students are…

Connecticut public school teachers are sharing hundreds of stories about extreme behaviors in their schools.

The National Education Association (NEA) and Connecticut Education Association (CEA) today applauded Rep. Jahana Hayes, longtime NEA and CEA member as well 2016 National Teacher of the Year, on her introduction of the Pell Grant Restoration Act, H.R. 4298.

New London teacher Elizabeth Sked was recognized before her peers at today’s back-to-school convocation as one of five recipients nationwide of the NEA Foundation’s prestigious 2020 Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence.

Teachers from across the state are sounding the alarm about the negative effects of SBAC on the social and emotional well-being of children.

Say no to cost shift, yes to keeping students safe in school

Two educators from New London and Danbury were recognized before more than 400 of their Connecticut colleagues for receiving two prestigious awards honoring educator excellence.

Strength of CEA, local teachers prevail

Connecticut’s neighborhood public schools are true cornerstones of our democracy, welcoming students from every country, speaking different languages, and providing them with a true pathway for success.

Beginning the week of February 25, the year’s biggest literacy event rolls into six eastern Connecticut towns to bring the joy of reading to hundreds of students.

CEA supports sensible ways of assisting the state in its efforts to make up for decades of underfunding teachers’ retirement, including the governor and treasurer’s plan to smooth out the state’s payments to the fund over a longer period of time and lower the investment earning assumption to a more realistic rate.

For pro-education candidates, Connecticut’s midterm elections were a victory, and teachers helped provide the decisive votes.

The Connecticut Education Association today criticized Ed Charamut, the Republican candidate for State Senate in the 9th District, for an anti-Semitic postcard attacking his opponent.

In a statement that has angered Connecticut’s public school educators, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Michael McLachlan has said he would arm teachers.

The Connecticut Education Association is calling on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski to use the occasion of his rally tomorrow at Pomperaug Regional High School in Southbury to renounce his proposals that would result in massive cuts to education.

Connecticut Education Association President Jeff Leake today criticized Steve Baleshiski, candidate for State Representative in the 30th District, for comments that came to light this week attacking high school student David Hogg, a survivor of the Parkland High School shooting.

The Connecticut Education Association today released its first-ever Legislator Report Card that evaluates legislative candidates’ overall support for issues important to students, teachers, and public education.

The National Education Association (NEA) Fund for Children and Public Education and the Connecticut Education Association (CEA) today announced the endorsement of Jahana Hayes for Congress in the state’s fifth Congressional District.

Nearly three years after complaints were brought forth about an alleged culture of abuse of power, sexual harassment, and other unprofessional conduct of former Odyssey Community Charter School principal Christopher Bugbee, the State Department of Education (SDE) began revocation proceedings against him.

In its decision in Janus vs. AFSCME, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down nearly four decades of precedent and legal protections established by the unanimous decision in Abood vs. Detroit Board of Education.

Legislators failed to protect students and teachers and lost the best chance Connecticut has had to increase classroom safety for all students and reduce discriminatory discipline for students of color and special education students.

With the swipe of his pen, Governor Malloy vetoed the best chance Connecticut has had to end the school-to-prison pipeline and reduce discriminatory discipline for students of color and special education students.

The Connecticut Education Association supports the State Department of Education’s revocation proceedings for Path Academy Charter School in Windham and its charter management organization (CMO), Our Piece of the Pie.

More than 400 teacher delegates to the CEA Representative Assembly today elected Jeff Leake, a Cheshire teacher, as president of the statewide teachers’ Association.

Month-long campaign to enroll new voters kicks off May 1

The decision to increase the teacher payroll tax is causing additional financial hardships for Connecticut’s professional educators.

With increasing frequency, teachers are reporting being assaulted by students in their classrooms.

School communities across the state unite in support of keeping our students and schools violence free

Starting that Monday, students will participate in the Connecticut Education Foundation’s Read Across America Reading Bus Tour.

Teachers must focus on educating students.

Governor Malloy’s budget proposal is anything but fair for Connecticut’s students and public schools, and legislators must reverse draconian cuts and stop underfunding public education, jeopardizing students’ futures.

The Connecticut Education Association is urging the State Board of Education (SBOE) to put students ahead of politics and reject charter school expansion efforts that are draining critical funds away from neighborhood public schools and causing irreparable harm to the state’s poorest school districts.

There’s no silver bullet when it comes to balancing the state budget and growing the economy, but we know that attacking working people is not the direction Connecticut should be taking.

While Governor Malloy’s message in his address to the General Assembly emphasized Connecticut’s tradition of fairness and concern for future generations, his budget proposal is anything but fair for Connecticut’s students and public schools.

The Connecticut Education Association and its 43,000 members are calling on Hartford HealthCare and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to end their negotiating impasse.

The lawsuit filed by the Connecticut Education Association against Governor Malloy influenced the passage of the new state budget, and helped restore ECS funding to all of our schools.

The fight for a fair budget that invests in public education has ended in the legislature with a bipartisan agreement that does not substantially cut ECS funding or shift the cost of teacher retirement onto cities and towns.

Teachers stand together, unequivocally opposed to a teacher tax.

The Connecticut Education Association, the city of Torrington, the towns of Brooklyn and Plainfield, as well as teachers, students, and parents in those municipalities are taking the state to court over the loss of millions in education funding.

Our public schools are filled with teachers who recognize each student’s true potential and provide the encouragement, inspiration, and support to help every student achieve, because every student matters and every teacher matters.

The town of Plainfield, as well as teachers and students in the town, have joined the injunction to prevent Governor Malloy from implementing his executive order and cutting $557 million in education funding to cities and towns, jeopardizing the education of students and the resources and financial well-being of the state’s municipalities and their residents.

CEA seeking injunction against the state for defaulting on its constitutional duty, jeopardizing students’ futures, putting cities and towns at risk.

Governor Malloy shocked teachers in Connecticut today when he refused to rule out supporting a Teacher Tax.

Today, Governor Malloy reaffirmed his decision to veto the budget that passed this weekend.

Educators across Connecticut urge legislators to quickly pass a budget that includes these essential principles.

Governor Malloy’s plan to cut $557 million in education funding would leave school budgets severely out of balance and schools unable to provide quality education for Connecticut’s students.

We are shocked and disappointed to see that the proposed House Democratic budget punishes teachers for a problem created by the state—the broken promise to provide the state’s share of teacher retirement funding.

Urges Governor and legislators to take a responsible approach to education funding, create CARES Commission to ensure all students succeed

More than 200 students, teachers, and parents rallied outside of East Hartford High School today to stand up for public education and protest attempts to undermine public schools.

Parents from across the state are outraged over plans by the governor and some legislators to balance the state budget on the backs of their children and teachers.

Betsy DeVos’s attack on East Hartford Public Schools is alarming, demoralizing, and unwarranted—but not unexpected from a woman who is totally unqualified and unfit to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education, representing the nation’s public education system.

The CEA Board of Directors has appointed accomplished policymaker and education advocate Donald E. Williams Jr., as the organization’s new executive director.

A State of Connecticut internal audit of the State Department of Education (SDOE) released today, found that there are no safeguards in place to ensure that charter school management organizations are using state dollars properly.

The push to balance the state budget by shifting costs to cities and towns and raising property taxes doesn’t sit well with Connecticut voters.

Today’s action by the State Board of Education puts the focus back where it belongs: on teaching, learning, and student achievement.

Yesterday’s action by PEAC defines the clear use and purpose of the state mastery exam and specifies that it should be used to inform decisions regarding academic programs, curriculum, and resources for students.

CEA today made a strong case for Connecticut to aggressively pursue a predictable, sustainable, and dedicated revenue source to cure the chronic state underfunding that plagues public schools and municipalities across the state.

A new CEA public awareness TV ad featuring CEA members and Connecticut students starts playing on Connecticut TV stations this week.

The governor’s proposed education budget threatens the quality of all our local public schools by dividing schools, parents, and communities into clear winners and losers.

We thank all our teachers, parents, and the public for their tireless efforts—the rallies, the flood of phone calls, and the deluge of emails—in opposition to Betsy DeVos as secretary of education.

Governor Malloy’s budget proposal recognizes the value of Connecticut teachers and the state’s financial obligation to them, but the plan to create a partnership for teacher pension contributions with cities and towns must be viewed with extreme caution.

Fed up with continuous budget deficits, Connecticut voters want their state legislators to take action and create a budget that works for all of us—but not on the backs of our children and families.

Using millions of Connecticut taxpayer dollars meant to educate children, charter management organizations (CMOs) are lining their own pockets.

While many states have embraced improvement in their statewide assessment programs and have rejected invalid tests, Connecticut remains stuck in a program that is harmful to teaching and discriminatory to students.