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.
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.
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.