Educators’ Survey Finds ‘We Need to Be Doing Better’ to Protect Student, Staff Health and Safety
Board of Education Union Coalition’s poll results back up recent call for more stringent protocols.
CEA President Speaking Out About Need to Make Schools Safer
CEA President Kate Dias appeared on Eyewitness News 3’s CT’22 and NBC Connecticut’s Face the Facts yesterday morning discussing how the recent COVID surge is impacting schools and what needs…
Anniversary of January 6th Attack Emphasizes Need for Voting Rights Legislation
One year ago today the U.S. Capitol suffered the most severe attack it has faced since the War of 1812, when the British burned Washington, D.C. Thankfully, our democracy and institutions have persevered, but unfortunately, the attacks on our democracy haven’t stopped.
CEA, School Employee Unions Call for Nine-Point Plan to Keep Schools Safe; State Says Supplies on the Way
The Coalition reconfirmed its message that protocols need to be in place for schools to remain open safely.
COVID Relief Program for Teachers Now Accepting Applications
If you contracted COVID-19 and experienced financial hardship due to lost wages or out-of-pocket medical expenses, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement.
State Updates School COVID Guidance
The Connecticut Department of Public Health has updated its COVID-19 guidance for quarantine, isolation, testing and contact tracing policies and procedures for PreK-12 schools. Read the DPH COVID-19 guidance…
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.