NEWS & INFO

The U.S. Department of Education is attempting to strip $1 billion in mental health supports from schools, and Connecticut’s Attorney General Willian Tong and Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro and Jahana Hayes are doing their part to fight back.

The Connecticut State Department of Education is offering discounts at a variety of local businesses to all school staff again this summer. 

President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” will have serious financial impacts on both student and Parent PLUS loan borrowers. CEA Member Benefits partner Cambridge Credit Counseling is offering free virtual info sessions to help you understand your options and get ahead of any deadlines that could save you money.

The Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, is hosting its 30th annual golf tournament to benefit children in need on July 14. Morning shotgun slots are still available, and you can also attend as a patron or help sponsor the event.

“Now that WEP/GPO is repealed, with the amount that we’re getting in Social Security plus the fact that we got a retroactive payment, my husband and I are literally buying a car because we have a really good down payment,” CEA-Retired member Melissa Robbins shares. 

Teachers can always use additional financial resources to support their work, and the NEA Foundation offers three different grants to educators looking to innovate and grow.

Are you enrolled in a teacher prep program or do you know someone who is? Diverse students who graduated from a public high school in an Alliance School District are eligible for up to $10,000 in scholarships annually.

Take these steps now, before your repayment options disappear and loan payments skyrocket.

Whether you’re looking for books to read with students or have children at home to read with, try these titles to learn more about the history of the holiday.