Educators and School Staff Urge Action to Assure “Safe, Healthy Return to the Classroom”
Board of Education Union Coalition leaders call on state to enact specific protocols ahead of students’ return from winter break
Home Testing Approved for Unvaccinated Teachers and Staff
With COVID infection rates in double digits in Connecticut and backlogs at testing facilities, the state has updated its testing guidance. In a letter sent to school superintendents on Friday,…
COVID Cases Surge, State Pauses Testing Requirement for Unvaccinated School Staff
To help ease the burden at test centers and increase test availability, Governor Lamont yesterday announced that he is temporarily pausing a requirement that unvaccinated school staff and state employees test weekly for COVID-19.
Fresh Format for Upcoming County Forums
Mark your calendars! CEA and your county directors have re-envisioned how you can connect with colleagues as well as engage in the important business of CEA.
CEA President Discusses Threats to Schools
A national threat posted to TikTok referencing violence in schools has Connecticut schools and law enforcement on high alert today. CEA President Kate Dias talked to numerous media outlets about…
Westport Community Turns Out Big in Support of CEF Holiday Bear Project
CEA members, students and their families, and community members around Connecticut have done a lot to ensure students in need will have a brighter holiday this year. Watch why Westport students and educators say they’ve gotten involved with the Holiday Bear Project.
The Role of Homework in Schools
What’s the role of homework in today’s classrooms? That was the subject of the WNPR show Where We Live today, and as a guest on the program CEA President Kate…
Thanks to Donors, Connecticut Kids Will Have Brighter Holidays
The holidays will be brighter across Connecticut for children in need this year thanks to generous donors, including many teachers, who have purchased gifts through the Holiday Bear Project. Holiday…
Schools Across CT Experiencing Threats Leading to Lockdowns and Closures
Schools around Connecticut have seen a number of acts of violence as well as threats that have closed schools, worrying educators, students, and their families. While many of these threats have turned out to be hoaxes, schools must thoroughly investigate each incident to ensure a school community’s safety.
CEA Statement on the Resignation of Comptroller Kevin Lembo
Comptroller Kevin Lembo has been a tremendous advocate for public education, affordable healthcare, and sensible economic policies that have benefitted the people of Connecticut. We appreciate all that he has…