Teachers Prepare to March for Recovery for All
Teachers from all across the state will take part in a May Day march on the governor’s mansion this Saturday and are encouraging their colleagues to join them. Their message…
State Says Districts Will Not Be Required to Provide Remote Learning Next School Year
The Connecticut State Department of Education released interim guidance for remote learning for the 2021-22 school year that ends the mandate to provide a voluntary remote learning option for all students, raises concerns about dual instruction, and stresses that in-person education is best for students.
Join the May 1 Rally for a Fair Budget
Join a May 1 rally to demand that Governor Lamont’s budget invests in our future.
Famous Rocker Gives Connecticut Students a Front-Row Seat to Engaging Education
Two years ago, CEA and AFT CT partnered on an exciting program—TeachRock—that helps educators bring classroom lessons to life with music and the arts. Now, Governor Lamont and the State…
Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake on the Passing of Former Wallingford Teacher Phil Sylvestro
We are saddened to learn that Phil Sylvestro, a very dedicated and active teacher in Wallingford for 35 years, passed away earlier this month. He was dedicated to his family,…
Education Secretary Promises to Lift Up Students, Teachers
Tens of thousands of teachers tuned in to hear Dr. Cardona’s vision for public education as well as ask questions about his plans for standardized tests, relief funding, and more.
CEA Leaders Speak Out for Equitable Investment
Legislators yesterday heard testimony on a bill that would create the Connecticut Equitable Investment Fund and raise $1.14 billion in annual revenue to address education funding inequities and help the…
Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake on Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict
While the jury delivered justice in its decision, that verdict alone won’t resolve decades of systemic racism in our nation.
Weekend Rally Demands Recovery for All
With a new, two-year state budget set to be decided before the current legislative session ends, a vocal coalition continues to demand a plan that prioritizes public education, the public…
To Teach Remote Learners Successfully, They Must Be Your Only Focus
By now, every educator can tell the story of how the pandemic has upended teaching and learning. Economic gaps and inequities laid bare. The whiplash of school closures and reopenings…