Join the Recovery for All Car Caravan
Join hundreds of Connecticut residents impacted by the COVID pandemic and demand a state budget that puts the needs of the people first. Show your support for a budget that…
Coalition Urges Budget That Offers Strong Response to Pandemic
Our state’s budget should reflect our state’s priorities, but Governor Lamont’s proposed budget won’t support the recovery Connecticut needs, members of the Recovery for All Coalition said at a press…
New NEA Survey Shows Teachers Not Being Vaccinated
Twenty-seven states have begun vaccinating teachers, but Connecticut is not among them. Connecticut is not following CDC vaccine rollout guidance to prioritize teachers and instead has postponed vaccinating school staff.
Statement by CEA President Jeff Leake on Vaccinating Educators
If as a state we choose to prioritize full-time in-person learning, we also need to prioritize vaccinating educators. Teachers want to be in school with their students, but they shouldn’t…
Region 14 School Staff Stand Together, Vote No Confidence in Superintendent
After a debacle with vaccine distribution in Region 14, 97 percent of school staff voted in favor of a show of no confidence in Superintendent Joseph Olzacki and COVID Coordinator Mark Hartunian.
In Senate Confirmation Hearing, Cardona Prioritizes Vaccination for Educators
“We need to invest now, or we’re going to pay later,” Dr. Miguel Cardona told members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, when asked about…
Legislators Urge Governor to Increase Support for Working and Middle Class
A week ahead of Governor Lamont’s budget address, a group of thirty state legislators announced their plan to help those who have been devastated by the pandemic and ensure a fair recovery for everyone in Connecticut.
National School Counseling Week: Supporting Students Through a Pandemic
School counselors are more essential than ever to support students through these difficult times. Read how three Connecticut school counselors’ jobs have changed during the pandemic.
Connecticut Vax Facts: Q&A with the Experts
Join CEA and AFT Connecticut for this free webinar with state leaders and health experts for a candid conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine for educators and school staff.
Fauci Tells Teachers School Reopenings—and the Resources to Make Them Safe—Are Priorities
Nearly 7,000 teachers from around the country joined Dr. Anthony Fauci in a virtual fireside chat hosted by NEA and AFT.