Teachers Welcome In-Person Learning, but Safety Concerns Highlight a Profession Under Stress
Nearly 1,000 educators participated in CEA’s Back-to-School Survey, sharing their top COVID-related concerns and priorities going into the new school year.
Stratford Educator Receives National Teaching Award
Recognized for dedication to students, advocacy for the teaching profession, and resilience during the pandemic Stratford High School English teacher Michael Fiorello was named the Connecticut winner of the NEA…
Educators and Support Staff Respond to School Employee Vaccine Mandate Order
Board of Education (BOE) Union Coalition statement on Governor Ned Lamont’s latest executive order The Board of Education (BOE) Union Coalition is reacting to Governor Ned Lamont’s Executive Order No.13D…
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on Mandating Vaccinations for Educators
We appreciate the governor’s effort to ensure the safety of all by having as many vaccinated people in our schools as possible. In traveling to school districts and listening to…
Statement from CEA President Kate Dias on the Appointment of Charlene Russell-Tucker as Connecticut’s Education Commissioner
“During her time as interim commissioner, we have found Charlene to be passionate, understanding, and welcoming of input from all education stakeholders, and we look forward to continuing to work…
CEA President Kate Dias on New CDC Mask Recommendations
Safety is and must remain a top priority as we return to all in-person classes in the fall.
Joint Statement on the Importance of a Culturally Responsive Education
We are committed to the Connecticut State Board of Education’s goal of improving the academic lives of Connecticut’s increasingly diverse student body. This includes sustaining equitable and welcoming learning environments in which all students feel valued, respected, and safe to learn and grow.
Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake and AFT Connecticut President Jan Hochadel on Academic and Educational Integrity
We affirm our commitment to the values of academic integrity and honesty that have been the hallmarks of American education for decades.
Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake on New CDC Guidance for Schools
Safety is and must remain a top priority as we return to all in-person classes in the fall, and we urge all school districts to follow the CDC’s new guidance to ensure that everyone in our school communities is safe.
New Leadership Elected
Manchester teacher Kate Dias and Darien teacher Joslyn DeLancey will serve as CEA president and vice president.