It’s Been an Extremely Challenging Year; Thank You for All You Do
CEA President Jeff Leake says thank you to teachers for their tremendous efforts this school year.
It’s Up to Us to Fight for Our Students
Watch to find out why Danbury bilingual educator Luanelly Iglesias is speaking up for her students—and learn how you can join her.
CEA Teachers and the Law Workshops More Critical Than Ever During Pandemic
CEA members call the CEA Legal Department’s Teachers and the Law workshop “helpful” and “eye-opening,” and especially now during the pandemic it’s critical for you to know your rights and…
School-Based Vaccination Clinic Gives 400 Windsor Teachers First Shot at Hope, Health, Safety
The feeling of relief and excitement was palpable for educators who received their COVID vaccine at Windsor High School.
First Lady Dr. Biden Visits Meriden School with New Education Secretary
On Miguel Cardona’s first full day as U.S. Secretary of Education the former educator was back in his hometown, welcoming Dr. Jill Biden to a Meriden elementary school.
Puppets Help Spread Joy of Reading on Read Across Connecticut Day
In first- and second-grade classrooms across Bridgeport today, students experienced the joy of reading by watching a puppet show, hearing from a children’s author, and choosing a book of their very own to take home.
New CDC Guidelines: Teachers Should Be Prioritized for Vaccination
New CDC guidelines call for prioritizing teachers and school staff for vaccinations.
Educators’ Voices Heard: Paid Quarantine Leave Restored
The governor has signed an executive order that requires local school districts to provide paid quarantine leave for public school educators and staff.
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.