Media Highlights New CEA Ad Campaign
A new ad campaign featuring CEA members is on the air and has been highlighted by several media outlets. The campaign underscores educators’ dedication to their students and commitment to…
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.
CEA Op-Ed Calls for Improved Air Quality in Schools
“The health of students, teachers, and staff in our schools depends in large part on the quality of the air they breathe,” CEA Executive Director Donald Williams writes in an opinion piece in the Connecticut Post.
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.
Holiday Bear Is Back—Sponsor a Child in Need
It may be September, but the holiday season will be here sooner than we think—which is why the Connecticut Education Foundation, CEA’s charitable arm, is rolling out its updated Holiday Bear Project.
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…
Sign Up for CEA’s Mindful Mondays Series
CEA, in collaboration with author Marc Brackett, founder and director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, is launching a series of live webinars and online videos on a variety…
On 20th Anniversary, Educators Talk Teaching 9/11
Many educators remember September 11, 2001, in great detail, but for their students the events of that day are history. CEA members say that makes teaching about the terrorist attacks…
CEA Leaders: Teachers Excited to Be Back in the Classroom, but Safety Concerns Taking a Toll
While Connecticut educators enthusiastically welcome students back into their classrooms, deep concerns remain about COVID safety—in particular, the lack of adequate ventilation in schools—and stress levels remain high.