Legislature Votes to End Statewide Mask Mandate in Schools February 28
The Connecticut State Senate joined the House in voting to leave masking decisions up to local districts as of February 28.
For Students to Thrive, Size Matters in Schools
When school counselors, social workers, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and special education teachers working in our schools have too many children on their caseloads, those children miss out on receiving the supports they need to grow and thrive. Listen to CEA’s latest podcast episode to find out how high case loads negatively effect students.
National School Counseling Week Highlights Why We Need More Counselors to Support Our Students
Connecticut’s 2021 School Counselor of the Year Curtis Darragh discusses why it’s so important for every student to have access to a school counselor. Additional mental health supports in schools are one of CEA’s top priorities this legislative session.
2022 Legislative Session Underway in Hartford
Governor Lamont kicked off day one of the legislative session with his annual State of the State Address, in which he acknowledged the hard work of teachers throughout the pandemic.
CEA President Shares Results of Teacher Survey on Masking in Schools with Legislators, Urges Following the Science
CEA President Kate Dias shared the survey results with lawmakers during a legislative public hearing.
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.