The Connecticut Education Association (CEA) is a grassroots organization championing for teachers and public schools. It was formed in 1848 when 80 teachers met in Meriden.
CEA is headquartered in Hartford with a membership of 41,000, including K-12 teachers in Connecticut public schools as well as retired teachers and college students preparing to become teachers. It lobbies for legislation at the state and federal levels, represents the rights of teachers, and works with state policymakers to continue to elevate the teaching profession and promote public education.
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