Vital to Address Teachers’ Concerns About Reopening Plan
Teachers have numerous concerns about Connecticut’s plan for school reopening, and CEA leaders are talking with members daily and working on ways to make sure these issues are addressed.
New Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate Would Help Schools Reopen Safely
A new bill introduced by U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Chuck Schumer would be an important move toward allowing schools to open safely this fall. The Coronavirus Child Care and…
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.
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…
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…
New Milford Teachers Standing Up for Their Students and Their Colleagues
Teachers are working harder for longer hours during this time of distance learning, but that hasn’t stopped New Milford from asking teachers for concessions. CEA New Milford Vice President Angela…