President Pledges to Strengthen, Expand Public Education
In his first formal address before a joint session of Congress, President Joe Biden reflected on the progress of our nation on the eve of his 100th day in office,…
Teachers Prepare to March for Recovery for All
Teachers from all across the state will take part in a May Day march on the governor’s mansion this Saturday and are encouraging their colleagues to join them. Their message…
State Says Districts Will Not Be Required to Provide Remote Learning Next School Year
The Connecticut State Department of Education released interim guidance for remote learning for the 2021-22 school year that ends the mandate to provide a voluntary remote learning option for all students, raises concerns about dual instruction, and stresses that in-person education is best for students.
Famous Rocker Gives Connecticut Students a Front-Row Seat to Engaging Education
Two years ago, CEA and AFT CT partnered on an exciting program—TeachRock—that helps educators bring classroom lessons to life with music and the arts. Now, Governor Lamont and the State…
Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake on the Passing of Former Wallingford Teacher Phil Sylvestro
We are saddened to learn that Phil Sylvestro, a very dedicated and active teacher in Wallingford for 35 years, passed away earlier this month. He was dedicated to his family,…
CEA Leaders Speak Out for Equitable Investment
Legislators yesterday heard testimony on a bill that would create the Connecticut Equitable Investment Fund and raise $1.14 billion in annual revenue to address education funding inequities and help the…
To Teach Remote Learners Successfully, They Must Be Your Only Focus
By now, every educator can tell the story of how the pandemic has upended teaching and learning. Economic gaps and inequities laid bare. The whiplash of school closures and reopenings…
State to Address Student Absenteeism, Disengagement Caused by Pandemic
Federal stimulus funds will be used to reconnect with K-12 students who were absent or disengaged during the 2020-2021 school year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Nationally Televised Interview, Connecticut Teacher Sheds Light on Pandemic Trauma
Connecticut’s own 2019 Teacher of the Year Sheena Graham was one of four public school educators from around the country interviewed on CBS This Morning about the ongoing challenges of…
Teachers and Trauma: Help Your Students, Yourself
Nearly half of all children and adolescents in the U.S. have experienced at least one type of childhood trauma. About one in every four will witness or experience a traumatic…