Governor Lamont: Schools Could Be Closed Until Fall
In a radio interview today Governor Lamont said that he thinks it is likely that school closures will extend through the end of the school year. “I really think that’s…
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CEA Guidance for At Home Learning
Take Care of Yourself So That You Can Be Your Best. Every teacher must start with this idea. No one knows how long working at home for teachers and students…
Coronavirus and School Closures: FAQ for Teachers
Current school closures are unlike anything we in Connecticut have experienced in our lifetimes. You understandably have many questions about what school closures mean for you and your students, and…
CT Schools to Remain Closed Until at Least April 20
In a press conference this afternoon Governor Ned Lamont announced that the earliest Connecticut schools will be allowed to re-open is April 20. To support students who are out of…
SDE Offers Flexibility
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has left us in uncharted territory, with more questions than answers. Given how quickly the situation is changing, we want to assure you that…
U.S. Education Department Suspends Standardized Testing Requirements, Provides Student Loan Relief: College Board Announces SAT and AP Exam Changes
The U.S. Department of Education has waived standardized testing requirements for the current school year for students in elementary school through high school. The department says it will provide relief…
Tell Congress to Take Further Action to Give Families Much-Needed Relief
A bill President Trump signed into law yesterday is an important step in the right direction to provide relief during this difficult time, but the education community wants Congress to…
State Seeking Waiver from Standardized Testing Requirements
State Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona has said Governor Lamont asked him to seek a waiver from federal standardized assessment requirements from the U.S. Department of Education. “We don’t feel…
NEA Recommends Former Vice President Joe Biden for President
Educators have engaged in record numbers in the 2020 presidential campaign and have made it clear they are ready to take this activism and organizing all the way to November.…
Commissioner Announces Flexibility, Urges Teachers to Do the Best They Can to Keep Students Learning
State Department of Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona today told CEA leaders that his department is focusing on the big picture: ensuring safety for students and staff and keeping students engaged.…