How Connecticut returns to school in the fall is on the minds of educators and parents around the state, and the governor and State Department of Education expect to announce official reopening guidelines by July 6. Yesterday, Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona shared some of the many factors the Department is taking into account as it…
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From face masks to standardized testing, hear what he said schools will look like when they reopen.
The school year is drawing to a close and high school seniors are mourning the many events and rites of passage that they are missing out on. While there’s no way to make up for that loss, teachers are doing what they can to celebrate their soon-to-be graduates. Stonington High School science teacher Rosamaria Burger…
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What will schools look like when they reopen? Will teachers and students be required to wear face masks? How will social distancing happen throughout the school day? Will distance learning continue? How can teachers in high-risk groups protect themselves? You have a lot of questions, and we invite you to join a live webinar where…
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In this week’s Mindful Moment video, CEA’s Kate Field discusses how cultivating plants can lower your stress and improve your outlook on life.
The top concerns of teachers regarding any return to school are the health and well-being of their students, ensuring they have access to computers and online resources, and keeping them safe when schools reopen. Teachers say specific actions must be taken before schools reopen, including Establishing statewide protocols and protections for all schools. The protections…
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New CEA Equity and Reopening School Survey highlights steps that must be taken before schools reopen.
Governor Ned Lamont announced today that Connecticut schools will be allowed to hold outdoor, in-person graduations of up to 150 people beginning July 6. An executive order is expected to follow. “While it may not be the graduation you expected, it will be memorable,” the governor quipped, praising Connecticut residents for “making the best of…
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We join hands and hearts with those who are protesting peacefully to mourn the black and brown lives we have lost needlessly while in police custody. We know that decades of protests have not resulted in a justice system that is truly just for all Americans, regardless of color or ethnicity. We acknowledge that our…
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