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10 CEA ADVISOR OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2018

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES WHO STAND UP FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION C EA has endorsed Connecticut’s four incumbent congressional FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JOHN LARSON “A former high school teacher himself, U.S. Congressman John Larson has a

A s a former teacher, and the father of a current teacher, I know how hard educators work and how important they are to our communities. We need to heavily invest in our public schools because every student deserves an opportunity to succeed. I will fight back against Secretary DeVos' attempts to “

proud history of standing up for Connecticut’s teachers and public schools. When U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos attacked East Hartford Public Schools last year, John

representatives— First Congressional District Representative John Larson, Second Congressional District Representative Joe Courtney, Third Congressional District Representative Rosa DeLauro, and Fourth Congressional District Representative Jim Himes. These lawmakers have consistently listened to teachers’ concerns and effectively advocated for students and teachers. “Connecticut’s congressional delegation strongly supports education, and its members are deeply committed to the future of 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 6.” Connecticut and National Teacher of the Year endorsed CEA also endorses newcomer Jahana Hayes, a former state and national teacher of the year, in her run for the Fifth Congressional District. “Jahana is a strong champion and advocate for Connecticut’s students, teachers, and working class,” says Leake. “She has overcome numerous challenges and has taken every opportunity to improve her own life and the lives of others in her community, including her students. She is exactly the type of person we need fighting for all of us in Congress.” A voice for teachers in the Senate Incumbent U.S. Senator Chris Murphy also gained teachers’ support for consistently advocating for teachers and students and demonstrating leadership on matters critical to public education. 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 6. our children and our profession,” says CEA

turned out for a rally in support of students and teachers, encouraging them to stand proud and reminding Ms.

denigrate our schools and will work to ensure teachers have the resources and support

they need to help all students fulfill their potential." Congressman John Larson

DeVos, ‘You attack one of us, you attack all of us!’ Let’s send Rep. Larson back to Congress so that he can keep fighting for our profession and our schools.” Heidi Florian, Newington teacher

SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE JOE COURTNEY

A strong and equitably funded system of public schools in Connecticut is one of the most important foundations of a thriving middle class. It ensures that we have an educated workforce to build tomorrow’s economy. With Secretary DeVos’ hostile position towards traditional public schools leading our Department of Education, it’s more important than ever that we stand with our dedicated teachers and their commitment to the students and to the future.” Congressman Joe Courtney “

“Joe Courtney has been a friend of education for as long as I can remember. He cares about teachers, he fights for us, and in these uncertain times, it is critical to have someone like Joe in Washington—a representative we know we can depend on. This is a critical election, and all

teachers need to get out and vote on November 6. We need Joe Courtney!” Steven Archibald, East Hampton teacher

THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE ROSA DELAURO I   support public education and believe we need to address the deep problems in our schools and do whatever it takes to make sure kids get the best education possible. Now is the time to increase our commitment to America’s public schools. We know the Trump-DeVos Department of Education thinks of education not as a public good but as a for-profit industry. As the top Democrat on the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee, I am committed to ensuring that our public school system has the resources it needs in order to keep class sizes manageable, improve teacher training and development, and provide for after-school programs and student loan forgiveness.” Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro

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“As a member of Hamden’s Legislative Council, I have seen, countless times, Rosa DeLauro’s commitment to the people of Connecticut. Rosa fights for working families and investing in people. Her dedication to education is unparalleled, and she is always on the side of students and professional educators. Vote your profession—vote Rosa DeLauro!” Mick McGarry, Fairfield teacher