Mindful Mondays
CEA, in collaboration with author Marc Brackett, is launching a series of live webinars and online videos on a variety of topics to help you achieve your goals and improve your life inside and outside the classroom.
Governor Wants to Extend School Mask Mandate
Governor Ned Lamont announced that he would like the state’s mask mandate in K-12 public schools to extend past September 30, when his executive order is set to expire.
Media Coverage of CEA Back-to-School Survey
CEA’s most recent poll of members found teachers remain concerned about school safety as the pandemic continues into a third school year. In particular, teachers want to see improved ventilation…
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.
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.
SDE Releases FAQs about Mandated Vaccinations for School Staff
The State Department of Education released guidance regarding mandated vaccinations for all school staff.
Teacher Appreciation Day at UConn Football
Get your choice of discounted seats and bring up to three guests with you to the Teacher Tailgate Tent before the homecoming game.
Connecticut Welcomes New Education Commissioner
This morning, members of the Connecticut State Board of Education voted unanimously to recommend Charlene Russell-Tucker as Connecticut’s new education commissioner.
Governor Says Yes, Kids Must Be Masked
During a news conference today, Gov. Ned Lamont said that students in K-12 will be required to wear masks for at least the first month of the new school year.