Back-to-School Greetings from Your CEA President and Vice President
Watch a back-to-school video message from CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.
State Receives Federal Approval of Plan for $1.1 Billion in COVID Relief for Schools
The U.S. Department of Education has approved Connecticut’s plan for the funding the state is receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.
Breakfast of Champions: Windsor’s Newest Teachers Get a Warm, Hearty Welcome
Windsor Education Association leaders welcomed 75 new teachers into the fold with a buffet breakfast and words of encouragement from veteran educators, including CEA President Kate Dias.
Granby School Community Looks to Grow Relationships in the Year Ahead
Today is the first day of school for students in Granby, but earlier this week school staff gathered for a district-wide convocation to reflect on the last year and a half of pandemic learning and look to the year ahead.
Back-to-School Roundtable Emphasizes Safety and Supports for Students, Teachers
“Nobody is more excited than teachers to be back to school,” CEA President Kate Dias told reporters at Governor Ned Lamont’s Back-to-School Roundtable, held at Highland Elementary School in Cheshire.
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.