Governor Extends Mask, Vaccine Mandates in Schools
Governor Lamont has extended previously issued executive orders mandating masks in schools and requiring vaccination or weekly testing of all school employees.
When? Where? How?
CEA has compiled answers to your most pressing questions regarding state COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and mask mandates and how they impact public school teachers.
CEA and Other Education Stakeholders Call on State to Improve Air Quality in Schools
CEA’s efforts to improve air quality in schools got a big boost today as other unions and stakeholder groups joined CEA for a news conference calling on the state to…
CEA Launches New Ad Campaign
TV and radio ads highlight educators’ dedication and support to ensure safe, welcoming learning environments for all students.
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.