CDC Recommends Masks Stay On in School This Fall
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new recommendations that everyone in K-12 schools—including students and teachers—remain fully masked indoors this fall.
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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.
Teachers Raise Money for Students in Need at Annual Hands Across the Green Golf Tournament
This year’s tournament raised an estimated $20,000 for CEF’s Children’s Fund
Coping with Stress, One Step at Time
Tips for finding rest and relaxation and processing the past school year.
Updated COVID Guidance from State Health, Education Departments
The Connecticut Department of Public Health and State Department of Education have issued updated recommendations for COVID-19 prevention.
Simsbury Teacher Writes Book to Help Students Understand Experience of Remote Learning
During the 2020-21 school year many students were faced with the unfamiliar prospect of remote learning and didn’t know what to expect. Simsbury teacher Agnieszka Petlik had a whole classroom…
How to Save on Last-Minute Summer Travel
Want to get away—right now? Use these tips from NEA Member Benefits to plan the perfect summer adventure at a budget-friendly price.
Many Upcoming Free PD Opportunities for Connecticut Teachers
The CEA Summer Experience is less than two weeks away, but it’s not the only upcoming opportunity for Connecticut teachers to gain new skills and hone their craft. CEA offers professional development opportunities to members year round, and the Connecticut State Department of Education is also offering summer learning activities for teachers.
Support Funding to Update and Upgrade School Buildings
Every student should be able to learn in a safe, modern learning environment. Tell Congress to support $130 billion to update and upgrade our nation’s public school buildings. ›
Apply for an NEA Foundation Grant to Support PD or Purchase Resources
Teachers frequently need outside funding to purchase classroom resources and to engage in meaningful professional development. The NEA Foundation has grants available to current NEA members to help with both.