Governor Extends Mask, Vaccine Mandates in Schools
Governor Lamont has extended previously issued executive orders mandating masks in schools and requiring vaccination or weekly testing of all school employees.
Sign Up for CEA Mindful Mondays to Learn More About Managing Emotions and Coping with Stress
Missed any of CEA’s Mindful Mondays? There’s still time to register for live sessions and catch up on previous ones.
Teachers Eligible for Pfizer Booster Shots
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky today endorsed Pfizer booster shots for those who were vaccinated at least six months ago aged 65 and older, with underlying medical conditions, or at increased…
CEA and Other Education Stakeholders Call on State to Improve Air Quality in Schools
CEA’s efforts to improve air quality in schools got a big boost today as other unions and stakeholder groups joined CEA for a news conference calling on the state to…
Media Highlights New CEA Ad Campaign
A new ad campaign featuring CEA members is on the air and has been highlighted by several media outlets. The campaign underscores educators’ dedication to their students and commitment to…
New State Guidance Regarding Testing for Unvaccinated Educators
The state has released new guidance regarding COVID-19 testing requirements, documents that can be used for religious and medical exemptions, and forms to submit for those that have tested positive for COVID recently and want exemption from testing based on their physician’s documentation.
CEA Op-Ed Calls for Improved Air Quality in Schools
“The health of students, teachers, and staff in our schools depends in large part on the quality of the air they breathe,” CEA Executive Director Donald Williams writes in an opinion piece in the Connecticut Post.
Holiday Bear Is Back—Sponsor a Child in Need
It may be September, but the holiday season will be here sooner than we think—which is why the Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, is rolling out its updated Holiday Bear Project.
Teaching Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 to October 15 and celebrates the contributions, histories, and cultures of U.S. citizens with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South…
Media Coverage of CEA Back-to-School Survey
CEA’s most recent poll of members found teachers remain concerned about school safety as the pandemic continues into a third school year. In particular, teachers want to see improved ventilation…