2-Oct-Nov 2020 ELECTION pp 12-20 Advisor

RE-ELECTING

4 CEA ADVISOR OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2020

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES WHO STAND UP FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION C EA has endorsed Connecticut’s five incumbent congressional FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JOHN LARSON I  am a product of Connecticut’s public schools, and as a former teacher myself, I know the value and dedication teachers “

“U.S. Congressman John Larson is the voice every educator, learner, and family needs, especially during these unforeseen circumstances. As a 17-year veteran teacher, building representative with the East Hartford Education Association, and member of CEA, I continue to witness Congressman Larson’s dedication to Connecticut’s schools in the way he has stood up against politicians who refuse to focus on the needs of all children. This pandemic has been extremely detrimental to our educational system and with U.S. Congressman John Larson in office, there is hope for a better future.” Monique Butler, East Hartford teacher

representatives— First Congressional District Representative John Larson, Second Congressional District Representative Joe Courtney, Third Congressional District Representative Rosa DeLauro, Fourth Congressional District Representative Jim Himes, and Fifth Congressional District Representative Jahana Hayes. Earning top scores on NEA’s Report Card, these lawmakers have consistently listened to teachers’ concerns and effectively advocated for students and teachers. “Connecticut’s congressional delegation committed to the future of our children and our profession,” says CEA President Jeff Leake. “They understand the issues facing educators and will continue to work hard on our behalf supporting important legislation to strengthen our public schools. We need to re-elect them on November 3.” In their own words Read firsthand accounts from your colleagues about what these congressional candidates have done to earn the trust of the education community and why they deserve your support and your vote on November 3. strongly supports education, and its members are deeply

bring to our community. We need to ensure they have every resource they need to help our children succeed, whether it is technology, supplies, or PPE during the public health crisis. I hope that with a new administration

we can work together to ensure education policy reflects the needs of our teachers and students.” Congressman John Larson

SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JOE COURTNEY

“ T he challenges facing teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and other workers who keep our public schools running were serious enough without the new reality that the pandemic has imposed upon them. Absent a coherent response from the Trump Administration, alongside an already hostile Department of Education led by Betsy DeVos, public education needs strong and committed champions now more than ever. I am firm in my dedication to ensuring all Connecticut towns have strong , equitably funded public schools for every child.” Congressman Joe Courtney “

“Since being elected in 2006, Joe Courtney has been a tireless supporter of teachers and public education. Now more than ever, we need critical thinkers who make thoughtful decisions based on facts and experience. 2020 may be the most important election of our lifetime. Vote as if the livelihood and quality of public education depends on it, because it does. I hope you will join me in supporting Joe Courtney this election to ensure that public education continues to

have a strong voice in Washington.” April VanSambeck, Lebanon teacher

THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE ROSA DELAURO A s chair of the subcommittee that directs federal funding in public education, I believe we must be doing more than ever before to defend our public schools, teachers, staff, and students from COVID-19 and from the Trump-DeVos Department of Education. This is an administration that sees education not as a public good to be lauded but a private cash cow to be exploited. I remain committed to adequately and robustly funding our public school systems: to keep class sizes manageable, improve teacher training and development, provide for after-school programs, enable student loan forgiveness, and unlock the highest aspirations of this generation and the next. The future of our young people and their educators is not up for grabs, not up for debate, and not up for auction. I take that responsibility as seriously as any in my role as your elected official.” Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro “

“Rosa DeLauro is smart and tough, and she works tenaciously for teachers and public schools. I am proud to support Representative DeLauro: she’s a stalwart in supporting equity of access and funding for all students and districts. Rosa knows that unions fight the good fight, and she stands with us.” Michael Fiorello, Stratford teacher