WICC Radio’s Melissa in the Morning is meeting members of the public in diners around Fairfield County to hear directly from people from all walks of life—including teachers.

While you’re planning your summer activities, plan on joining us at the CEA Summer Conference with more than 40 different sessions to choose from.

“Having that privilege to collectively bargain—which not all teachers across the country have—means we should make the most of that opportunity and work toward the best contracts possible for our members,” CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey told educators gathered at CEA’s Negotiations Conference in April.

Bloomfield is one of the many towns in the state that has struggled with its education budget this spring. Through outreach and organizing Bloomfield Education Association members, students, parents, and community members have managed to convince the Town Council to add funding back to the education budget, but the district is still facing cuts if nothing changes.

As they look to land their first certified teaching positions, CEA Aspiring Educators received valuable training in how to shine at the hiring table. Mansfield math teacher and interventionist Tim Enos shared practical advice with the group and helped them sharpen their interviewing skills.

Wins CEA members have achieved this legislative session get the attention of anti-union groups. They see our hard-fought gains as their loss. If you’ve received suspicious communications, share them with your local education association president.

Help shape professional development opportunities for teachers by taking a short survey from NEA.

The governor signed HB 5003 into law, ensuring that serious disciplinary and termination decisions are made through a fair, consistent, and objective process.

The 2026 CEA Representative Assembly wrapped up this afternoon with votes on a budget, new business items, amendments to CEA’s Constitution and Bylaws, and an NEA director election.