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.
Everything you need to know about the STRB/Medicare
Retiree health benefits update. The State Teachers’ Retirement Board has selected UnitedHealthcare to administer the Connecticut Teachers’Retiree Health Plan for Medicare-eligible retirees and dependents.
CDC Recommends Masks Stay On in School This Fall
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new recommendations that everyone in K-12 schools—including students and teachers—remain fully masked indoors this fall.
Meet Your New CEA Leaders
CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey look forward to working with CEA members across the state to advance the teaching profession.
CEA Applauds Funding for Teachers Impacted by COVID-19
The new state budget passed by the Connecticut legislature will include funding to assist teachers and other essential workers who contracted COVID-19
Legislative Session Ends With Many Wins for Students and Educators
Connecticut educators can be proud of the successes they’ve achieved for their students and communities.
School Closings Due to Heatwave Underscore Need to Use Federal Funds for Air Conditioning and Improving Indoor Air Quality
With federal funding available, the state must act to improve indoor air quality.
CT Congresswoman Receives CEA’s Most Prestigious Award
CEA recognized Congresswoman DeLauro for her dedication to improving the lives of Connecticut’s children and her decades-long crusade to end child poverty.
Amid Budget Talks, Coalition Holds the Line for a Recovery for All
As June 9 approaches and the end of the legislative session nears, members of the Recovery for All coalition—which includes CEA—gathered at the State Capitol and Legislative Office Building to…