Connecticut at the Forefront of Identifying Racism as a Public Health Crisis
Legislation spotlights systemic patterns of inequity and gives every resident and student equal opportunities for success
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Connecticut at the Forefront of Identifying Racism as a Public Health Crisis
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Connecticut has taken the bold step of exposing the state’s inequities and identifying racism as a public health crisis. “The time is now to address this crisis,” CEA President Jeff Leake told legislators during a public hearing today.
Join CEA’s Book Study to Connect with Other Teachers and Cultivate Resilience
Join a group of teachers as we read the book Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators and complete accompanying exercises—all materials will be provided free of charge.
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Join Us: CT Needs a Fair Budget That Funds Our Schools and Communities
Connecticut needs to be a place where all residents can thrive, which is why teachers, students, parents, community members, religious leaders, and labor organizations are holding a rally this Thursday in Danbury and giving testimony before the legislature’s Finance Committee today.
Combating Racism
Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake on Public Health Committee Bill Addressing Racism in Connecticut We applaud Senate leaders and members of the Public Health Committee for taking the lead on eliminating institutional racism in our state. They have taken a stand in SB 1, by recognizing that racism is a public health crisis in…
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Speak Up: Tell Legislators CT Needs a Fair Budget That Increases Funding for Schools
Speak up in support of increased education funding for students this Monday during a legislative hearing.
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Essential Workers Who Contracted COVID Speak Out for Workers’ Comp Benefits
Essential workers have been busy on the frontlines keeping Connecticut running throughout the pandemic, yet when they’ve contracted COVID-19 on the job, they’ve frequently failed to receive the workers’ compensation benefits they deserve.
COVID Relief Package Directs $1.1 Billion to Connecticut Schools, Slashes Childhood Poverty Rate
The American Rescue Plan includes more than $120 billion in aid for K-12 schools and will cut in half the number of children living below the poverty line.
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CEA, Teachers Urge Legislators to Provide More SEL Supports for Students
CEA and educators spoke out in support of many provisions of House Bill 6557 An Act Concerning Social Emotional Learning during a hearing of the legislature’s Education Committee.
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