Educators and School Staff Urge Action to Assure “Safe, Healthy Return to the Classroom”
Board of Education Union Coalition leaders call on state to enact specific protocols ahead of students’ return from winter break
Home Testing Approved for Unvaccinated Teachers and Staff
With COVID infection rates in double digits in Connecticut and backlogs at testing facilities, the state has updated its testing guidance. In a letter sent to school superintendents on Friday,…
COVID Cases Surge, State Pauses Testing Requirement for Unvaccinated School Staff
To help ease the burden at test centers and increase test availability, Governor Lamont yesterday announced that he is temporarily pausing a requirement that unvaccinated school staff and state employees test weekly for COVID-19.
Schools Across CT Experiencing Threats Leading to Lockdowns and Closures
Schools around Connecticut have seen a number of acts of violence as well as threats that have closed schools, worrying educators, students, and their families. While many of these threats have turned out to be hoaxes, schools must thoroughly investigate each incident to ensure a school community’s safety.
Booster Shots Now Available to All Teachers, CDC Okays ‘Mix and Match’ Approach
As frontline workers who are at higher risk for catching COVID, teachers are now eligible for boosters regardless of which COVID vaccine they initially received.
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.
No-Cost COVID Testing Facilities for Educators
Beginning today, public school staff members who are not fully vaccinated must submit to weekly testing unless they qualify for a temporary waiver on the basis of having had COVID-19…
Teachers Eligible for Pfizer Booster Shots
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky today endorsed Pfizer booster shots for those who were vaccinated at least six months ago aged 65 and older, with underlying medical conditions, or at increased…
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.
New State Guidance Regarding Testing for Unvaccinated Educators
The state has released new guidance regarding COVID-19 testing requirements, documents that can be used for religious and medical exemptions, and forms to submit for those that have tested positive for COVID recently and want exemption from testing based on their physician’s documentation.