CEA, AFT Connecticut Ask Biden Administration to Suspend Annual Testing
CEA President Jeff Leake and AFT Connecticut President Jan Hochadel have requested that the federal requirement for testing be suspended for this school year.
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.
Statewide Coalition Urges Governor to Craft Budget that Creates a Recovery for All
A coalition of community, faith, and labor organizations committed to reducing income inequality sent a letter to Governor Lamont urging him to support an economic recovery that all Connecticut residents can share.
Congresswoman Hayes Reintroduces Save Education Jobs Act
Congresswoman Hayes has introduced legislation to save nearly 4 million education jobs, spur economic growth, and help mitigate the impacts of students’ learning loss.
Board of Education Union Coalition Calls on Governor to Create Uniform Policy for Managing COVID-19 Quarantines in Schools
Districts’ handling of positive cases and quarantines risks health and safety of all residents As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Connecticut and across the country, the Board of Education…
Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake on the Nomination of Miguel A. Cardona as U.S. Secretary of Education
In nominating Miguel Cardona as U.S. Secretary of Education,
Board of Ed Rescinds Resignation Request in Victory for Valley Regional-Old Lyme Coach and Community
After an outpouring of community support, the Region 4 School District is rescinding a resignation request it made recently of beloved teacher and coach Tim King.
Stratford Teachers: Now Is Not the Time to Relax COVID Protocols
Stratford teachers came out in force to demonstrate against a plan that would have students back in school four days a week for in-person learning, even as COVID cases are on the rise.
Community Symposium: Redefining the Future of Public Education
Be part of the discussion and help redefine the future of public education by attending the December 2nd virtual community symposium.