CEA Guidance for At Home Learning
Take Care of Yourself So That You Can Be Your Best. Every teacher must start with this idea. No one knows how long working at home for teachers and students…
Coronavirus and School Closures: FAQ for Teachers
Current school closures are unlike anything we in Connecticut have experienced in our lifetimes. You understandably have many questions about what school closures mean for you and your students, and…
CT Schools to Remain Closed Until at Least April 20
In a press conference this afternoon Governor Ned Lamont announced that the earliest Connecticut schools will be allowed to re-open is April 20. To support students who are out of…
SDE Offers Flexibility
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has left us in uncharted territory, with more questions than answers. Given how quickly the situation is changing, we want to assure you that…
Tell Congress to Take Further Action to Give Families Much-Needed Relief
A bill President Trump signed into law yesterday is an important step in the right direction to provide relief during this difficult time, but the education community wants Congress to…
NEA Recommends Former Vice President Joe Biden for President
Educators have engaged in record numbers in the 2020 presidential campaign and have made it clear they are ready to take this activism and organizing all the way to November.…
Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake on the Coronavirus Pandemic
CEA is working closely with the State Department of Education and other education stakeholders on protocols for schools and teachers in response to the coronavirus pandemic. We agree with Governor…
Documentary Assists Teachers in Helping Students Dealing with Trauma
Toxic stress in childhood can lead to all sorts of negative outcomes later in life. Abuse, neglect, witnessing violent events, prolonged hunger, and more can wreak havoc on children’s developing…
Share with Legislators Why We Need a Comprehensive Approach to Address Student Trauma
The Education Committee has an important hearing scheduled for Monday, and we need you to share your stories! Monday’s public hearing will include testimony on legislation related to social and…
Big Blue Reading Bus Celebrates Literacy During Read Across America Week
iHeartRadio joins the Connecticut Education Foundation to bring the joy of reading and free books to students in five Connecticut towns. The year’s biggest literacy event rolled into Plainfield this morning to kick off the third annual Read Across America Reading Bus Tour to celebrate the joy of reading with hundreds of students