Updated State Guidance for Connecticut Schools
The State Department of Education (SDE) recently released updated guidance on mitigation strategies in Connecticut’s preK–12 schools.
Teacher Appreciation Day at UConn Football
Get your choice of discounted seats and bring up to three guests with you to the Teacher Tailgate Tent before the homecoming game.
Darien Education Association Hosts Minigolf Outing to Get Newest Teachers in the Zone
Anyone who’s new to a school remembers that mix of new-chapter excitement and first-day jitters. The same goes for teachers. That’s why leaders of the Darien Education Association pulled on…
Governor: COVID Vaccines Now Mandatory for Connecticut Teachers, School Staff
In a press conference this afternoon, Governor Ned Lamont said the vaccine mandate for teachers takes effect September 27.
Connecticut Welcomes New Education Commissioner
This morning, members of the Connecticut State Board of Education voted unanimously to recommend Charlene Russell-Tucker as Connecticut’s new education commissioner.
Enfield Teachers Build Community, Even Amidst Challenges of Pandemic
Despite the challenges of this past school year, the Enfield Teachers’ Association continued to find ways to hold social events that allowed members to connect with their colleagues.
Governor Says Yes, Kids Must Be Masked
During a news conference today, Gov. Ned Lamont said that students in K-12 will be required to wear masks for at least the first month of the new school year.
Watch CEA Legal Team Webinar, Teachers & the Law
CEA legal counsel not only provides members assistance on a wide range of issues but also offers members free workshops examining the rights and responsibilities of teachers. Watch a presentation covering DCF investigations, social media and computer use, educators’ first amendment rights, workers’ compensation, and more.
Educators Discuss Creativity and Innovation as They Prepare for New School Year
At a recent kickoff meeting of the 2021-22 Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, educators had a chance to come together to share their thoughts and reflections on the lessons they will take from the last year and a half into the new school year.
Athletics Grants Available to Middle and High School Teachers
Have sports programs at your school been impacted by inadequate budgets?
Public high school and middle schools sports teams in need of financial help can score $1,000 for their sports programs with a California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant.