Awareness Campaign Featuring Teachers of the Year Amplifies Calls to Vaccinate Educators Now!
Educators champion efforts to keep schools open by prioritizing teachers and school staff for COVID-19 vaccines
Statewide Coalition Urges Governor to Craft Budget that Creates a Recovery for All
A coalition of community, faith, and labor organizations committed to reducing income inequality sent a letter to Governor Lamont urging him to support an economic recovery that all Connecticut residents can share.
Congresswoman Hayes Reintroduces Save Education Jobs Act
Congresswoman Hayes has introduced legislation to save nearly 4 million education jobs, spur economic growth, and help mitigate the impacts of students’ learning loss.
Board of Education Union Coalition Calls on Governor to Create Uniform Policy for Managing COVID-19 Quarantines in Schools
Districts’ handling of positive cases and quarantines risks health and safety of all residents As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Connecticut and across the country, the Board of Education…
Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake and AFT Connecticut President Jan Hochadel on Phase 1B COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan
The prompt vaccination of educators and school staff is critical to ensuring the safety of our school communities and expediting full in-person teaching and learning in Connecticut’s schools.
CEA and NEA respond to attack on the U.S. Capitol
“Words alone are not enough to express the heartbreak, alarm, and outrage brought on by today’s attack on democracy.”
Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake on COVID-19 and prioritizing safety
The dramatic rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Connecticut has prompted a growing number of public school superintendents to prioritize the safety of students, teachers, and staff by…
CEA/AFT Connecticut Survey Results Are In
A new survey of more than 4,000 educators clearly shows that in the midst of a pandemic, schools are not the safest place for children or educators.
Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake on the Nomination of Miguel A. Cardona as U.S. Secretary of Education
In nominating Miguel Cardona as U.S. Secretary of Education,
