Advocacy & Action

Our Association leads initiatives to support public education, improve student achievement, and increase education funding. Members have a strong voice in determining their salaries and working conditions through our Local Associations’ advocacy with public education employers. Our leaders and staff assist members with employment related problems and provide quality representation through our Legal Services Program.


At the Legislature

CEA lobbyists and members volunteering as Legislative Liaisons represent educators and speak up for their interests at the Capitol.


In Congress

NEA lobbyists and members stand up for educators and their students’ interests in the halls of Congress.


Through Collective Bargaining

CEA Local Associations provide quality representation for members at the bargaining table and in the workplace.


Legal Issues 

Association membership benefits include comprehensive legal assistance in the workplace for a wide range of employment matters.

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Association Headlines

Special Ed teacher wins award

Rhonda Reichardt, Summit County EA member and teacher at Summit High School was honored for her work with special needs students. Full Story

DPS takes a giant LEAP

Denver Classroom Teachers Association and CEA members work with DPS on Teacher Effectiveness using the Leading Effective Academic Practice (LEAP) reports EdNews Colorado. Full Story

CEA President assesses 2012 legislative work for the Denver Post

Beverly Ingle and other education leaders say the Colorado legislature veered away from funding improvement and other sweeping education changes during 2012 session. Full Story