LAMONT CALLS TO END MASK MANDATE FOR SCHOOLS FEB. 28
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is recommending the legislature leave the state’s mask mandate for schools in place until February 28, and after that point hand the decision…
CEA Survey: Your Opinion on Masks in Schools
Governor Lamont’s current mask mandate for schools expires February 15, and CEA wants to know where members stand on the issue.
National Survey Finds Schools Are Short-Staffed, Educators Burned Out
A new survey by the National Education Association of members’ opinions on key issues facing public education during the pandemic shows that the massive staff shortages in public schools are…
FOLLOW THE SCIENCE: EDUCATORS URGE MASKING TO CONTINUE WHILE COVID INFECTION RATES REMAIN HIGH
Governor Lamont has suggested he may be open to dropping masks in schools, but educators say it’s too soon.
Let’s Honor the Best of the Best
The CEA Awards Program honors excellence in education and recognizes those who make significant contributions to the betterment of public education. CEA is now accepting nominations for awards.
CEA Sends Letter Urging Congressional Delegation to Help Improve Air Quality in Schools
CEA recently sent letters to all members of Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation asking for help in securing federal funds to help school districts update and repair outdated HVAC systems as well as install air conditioning.
Latest CEA Podcast Episode: What Happens When Schools Are Underfunded?
In Episode 4 of CEA’s Podcast, Two T’s in a Pod, NEA-Danbury President Erin Daly talks with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey about the realities students and teachers face when their schools receive significantly less funding than those in nearby districts.
14 Days of Love
Join the Copper Beech Institute, CEA’s newest Member Benefits partner, for a free online meditation challenge, February 1-14. Take part in live and/or recorded meditations every day for two full weeks.
State Commission Reviewing Remote Learning Standards, Feasibility of Statewide Remote School
Last year legislators passed a law allowing high schools to offer remote learning to students starting July 1, 2022, if they so choose, and a state task force is currently charged with developing standards for remote learning as well as reviewing the feasibility of creating a K-12 statewide remote learning school.
Black History Month Lessons & Resources
Check out a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety of subjects and that can be adapted to fit multiple grade levels.