Supreme Court Decides in Favor of Voucher Supporters, Including DeVos
The U.S. Supreme Court today handed a victory to those seeking to divert money away from public schools and expand voucher programs. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that…
Connecticut Releases Full School Reopening Guidelines
The state has released its full 50-page reopening guidelines that leave educators and parents with many questions and concerns.
School reopening plan lacking
We have yet to find any reference to empowering local or regional districts with the resources clearly needed to implement the sort of in-person learning plan outlined.
Teachers Respond to School Reopening Plan
Teachers are concerned about a plan to return to school in the fall that doesn’t include testing or screening of staff and students, limits on class sizes, or provisions to…
Connecticut Announces Plans to Fully Reopen Schools in the Fall
At a press conference this afternoon Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona announced reopening guidelines for schools that raise many questions and concerns for educators and parents. The…
The Governor’s New Back-to-School Plan is Short on Specifics
The safety and health of students, teachers, and staff in our public schools must be the first priority in any plan to reopen schools this fall.
New “Back to School” Plan Needs More Specifics Raises Serious Health and Safety Concerns
Today Connecticut Education Association ( President Jeff Leake and AFT Connecticut Vice President Mary Yordon released the following joint statement regarding Governor Ned Lamont’s proposals for resuming in person learning.
Court Rules CT Schools Must Offer Special Education Services to Age 22
A landmark court decision is likely to have a significant impact on the state’s special education student population and a financial impact for school districts. Earlier this month a federal…
NEA Tele-Town Hall Looks at Ensuring Equity and Racial Justice in School Reopening
Thousands of educators around the country last week joined a tele-town hall on education equity and safe school reopening. Organized by the National Education Association and moderated by award-winning reporter…
East Hartford Teachers and Community Rally in Support of Black Lives Matter
In East Hartford, educators, students, community members, elected representatives, and CEA leaders gathered for a Black Lives Matter march and rally to show their support for…