Speak Up: Tell Legislators CT Needs a Fair Budget That Increases Funding for Schools
Speak up in support of increased education funding for students this Monday during a legislative hearing.
Essential Workers Who Contracted COVID Speak Out for Workers’ Comp Benefits
Essential workers have been busy on the frontlines keeping Connecticut running throughout the pandemic, yet when they’ve contracted COVID-19 on the job, they’ve frequently failed to receive the workers’ compensation…
COVID Relief Package Directs $1.1 Billion to Connecticut Schools, Slashes Childhood Poverty Rate
The American Rescue Plan includes more than $120 billion in aid for K-12 schools and will cut in half the number of children living below the poverty line.
CEA, Teachers Urge Legislators to Provide More SEL Supports for Students
CEA and educators spoke out in support of many provisions of House Bill 6557 An Act Concerning Social Emotional Learning during a hearing of the legislature’s Education Committee.
Bill Upholds Unions’ Ability to Empower, Communicate with Employees
Even in Connecticut, the forces that have worked to undermine unions in other parts of the country are at work. State legislators are debating a new law that would provide much-needed support for unions.
Charlene Russell-Tucker Named Acting State Commissioner of Education
Governor Lamont has named Charlene Russell-Tucker as Connecticut’s Acting Commissioner of Education after Miguel Cardona was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Education earlier this week.
School-Based Vaccination Clinic Gives 400 Windsor Teachers First Shot at Hope, Health, Safety
The feeling of relief and excitement was palpable for educators who received their COVID vaccine at Windsor High School.
First Lady Dr. Biden Visits Meriden School with New Education Secretary
On Miguel Cardona’s first full day as U.S. Secretary of Education the former educator was back in his hometown, welcoming Dr. Jill Biden to a Meriden elementary school.
Puppets Help Spread Joy of Reading on Read Across Connecticut Day
In first- and second-grade classrooms across Bridgeport today, students experienced the joy of reading by watching a puppet show, hearing from a children’s author, and choosing a book of their very own to take home.
Miguel Cardona Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Education
In a vote of 64 to 33, representing a large, bipartisan majority, the U.S. Senate today confirmed Miguel Cardona as U.S. Secretary of Education.