On 20th Anniversary, Educators Talk Teaching 9/11
Many educators remember September 11, 2001, in great detail, but for their students the events of that day are history. CEA members say that makes teaching about the terrorist attacks…
CEA Leaders: Teachers Excited to Be Back in the Classroom, but Safety Concerns Taking a Toll
While Connecticut educators enthusiastically welcome students back into their classrooms, deep concerns remain about COVID safety—in particular, the lack of adequate ventilation in schools—and stress levels remain high.
Teachers Welcome In-Person Learning, but Safety Concerns Highlight a Profession Under Stress
Nearly 1,000 educators participated in CEA’s Back-to-School Survey, sharing their top COVID-related concerns and priorities going into the new school year.
President Biden’s Path Out of the Pandemic Includes Safe Schools
In a speech about the country’s path out of the pandemic today President Joe Biden called on governors to require the vaccination of teachers and school staff and increase testing…
Strategies for Communicating with English Learners’ Families
There are many ways that educators can connect with families of English learners and keep that communication strong. Regular communication can be challenging to figure out, but in many cases,…
A Homecoming for Congresswoman Hayes, Education Secretary Cardona
Taking a break from the national stage to visit their roots, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes paid a special visit to Waterbury schools to welcome teachers and students back and applaud the state’s goal of ensuring safe in-person learning.
State Releases 2020-21 Standardized Test Scores
The State Department of Education has released aggregate data from 2020-21 standardized assessments that show students who attended school in-person scored higher than did those learning under a remote or hybrid model.
Register for an NEA Social-Emotional Learning Course
NEA is offering members six-week Social-Emotional Learning courses running September 20 – October 29. Learn how to help your students explore and express emotions, build relationships, and support one another.
Manchester Education Association Social Eases Nerves for New Teachers
Being a new teacher can be overwhelming—which is why the Manchester Education Association made a special effort this year to welcome new teachers to the district and help them get to know one another.
State Receives Federal Approval of Plan for $1.1 Billion in COVID Relief for Schools
The U.S. Department of Education has approved Connecticut’s plan for the funding the state is receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.