Teacher Appreciation Day at UConn Football
Get your choice of discounted seats and bring up to three guests with you to the Teacher Tailgate Tent before the homecoming game.
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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 (EO-13D) concerning mandatory school employee COVID-19 vaccination. EO-13D will apply to educators and school support staff effective September 27, 2021 who have not received at…
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Darien Education Association Hosts Minigolf Outing to Get Newest Teachers in the Zone
Anyone who’s new to a school remembers that mix of new-chapter excitement and first-day jitters. The same goes for teachers. That’s why leaders of the Darien Education Association pulled on their bright blue DEA T-shirts, grabbed a stack of Dunkin’ Donuts gift cards to hand out, and invited every new teacher in their district to…
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Governor: COVID Vaccines Now Mandatory for Connecticut Teachers, School Staff
In a press conference this afternoon, Governor Ned Lamont said the vaccine mandate for teachers takes effect September 27.
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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 local teachers, we’ve heard concerns from many who favor a vaccine mandate, and others who want the ability for monitored exceptions. Governor Lamont’s order—which says…
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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 collaboratively with her as she takes the helm of the State Department of Education and tackles the unprecedented challenges facing public education,” said CEA President…
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Connecticut Welcomes New Education Commissioner
This morning, members of the Connecticut State Board of Education voted unanimously to recommend Charlene Russell-Tucker as Connecticut’s new education commissioner.
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Enfield Teachers Build Community, Even Amidst Challenges of Pandemic
Despite the challenges of this past school year, the Enfield Teachers’ Association continued to find ways to hold social events that allowed members to connect with their colleagues.
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Governor Says Yes, Kids Must Be Masked
During a news conference today, Gov. Ned Lamont said that students in K-12 will be required to wear masks for at least the first month of the new school year.
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Watch CEA Legal Team Webinar, Teachers & the Law
CEA legal counsel not only provides members assistance on a wide range of issues but also offers members free workshops examining the rights and responsibilities of teachers. Watch a presentation covering DCF investigations, social media and computer use, educators’ first amendment rights, workers’ compensation, and more.
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