To ensure our elected officials understand why properly supported staff and well resourced schools are vital to students’ futures, teachers need to speak up and share all they do for their students. As part of CEA’s public awareness campaign, Teachers Go the Extra Mile for Their Students Every Day, teachers who speak at board of education and other town meetings this spring are receiving a Teachers Go the Extra Mile T-shirt.

Manchester is one local association that has already had a number of members attend board of education meetings to share what goes on in their classrooms. On the latest episode of CEA's podcast, Manchester president James Tierinni and CEA Training and Organizational Development Specialist Katie Grant talk about the new campaign with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.

Click here to find out more about participating in the campaign.

"This attack on the Department of Education—let's be clear about what it is—it's an attempt to dismantle public education as we know it here in America," Connecticut Attorney General William Tong says.

Tong and CEA Political Engagement Coordinator Gus Melita are guests on this episode and discuss the impact of cuts to the U.S. Department of Education and what people in Connecticut can do to stand up for our public schools.

CEA Racial & Ethnic Diversity Affairs Commission members Faith Sweeney and Luanelly Iglesias join CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey in this episode to discuss CEA's upcoming Summit on Diversity taking place Saturday, March 29, 2025, in New Haven. Find out why you should consider attending to hear from keynote speaker Dr. Miguel Cardona and learn about leadership opportunities, advocacy, and equity.