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.
At Back-to-School Meeting Superintendents Look to Year Ahead, Learn Science of Difficult Conversations
After a hiatus last year due to the pandemic, the State Department of Education again hosted its annual back-to-school meeting for superintendents, SDE staff, and other education stakeholders.
CEA Leaders Talk Back-to-School With Channel 3
CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey joined Channel 3’s Mark Zinni to talk about the return to school from the teachers’ perspective.
With CEA Grants, Teachers Take on Projects to Enhance Students’ Pride in Their Schools
From murals and shiny new bulletin boards to power-washed exteriors and flowerbeds, schools around Connecticut will be more welcoming for students and staff this fall, thanks to grants from CEA.
August Deals and Discounts from NEA Member Benefits
This August check out the highlighted offers from NEA Member Benefits to save big on everything from school supplies to clothing to new and used cars.
Educators Share How to Engage Students in Conversations About Race
Teachers want all their students to feel seen, valued, and heard—yet it can be hard to know how to begin those conversations about race and cultural identity that can make students feel safe and welcome. That’s why Westport educators led a session on the topic at CEA’s Virtual Summer Conference.
Teachers: Share Your Classroom Wish Lists With Channel 3
Teachers routinely spend hundreds of dollars of their own money on their students and classrooms. Channel 3 is stepping up to help.