Mindful Moment: A Cup Of Tea
This series of short videos from CEA Teacher Development Specialist Kate Field illustrates how mindfulness can enhance the overall well being of students and teachers.
Education Funding Is Essential to Connecticut’s Future
At a time when our country needs skilled workers with a solid educational foundation, we cannot allow the pandemic to worsen achievement for students in the greatest need, and undermine the progress of Connecticut’s education system.
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Teachers Sending Positive Thoughts to Rep. Hayes & Family After Husband Tests Positive for COVID-19
CEA members are sending well wishes to the family of Congresswoman Jahana Hayes today after she announced that her husband, a Waterbury police detective, has tested postive for COVID-19. In a statement, Hayes said that her husband “seems to be healthy and asymptomatic” and that she has tested negative. “Out of an abundance of caution,…
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CEA President: Decision to Reopen Schools Must Focus on Health and Safety
An op-ed by CEA President Jeff Leake that appeared in today’s Hartford Courant and CTNewsJunkie is receiving attention from media outlets around the state. In response to a question from a Fox 61 reporter about whether schools should open in June, Leake said, “We don’t think enough is in place, enough planning has been done,…
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Education Commissioner Addresses What’s Next for Public Education
Hundreds of teachers tonight heard answers to some of their biggest questions about how public education will move forward in Connecticut, as the state begins looking at a possible phased-in reopening of businesses, schools, and other facilities and services. How will teachers and students be protected? Will distance learning continue even as schools reopen? What…
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Survey: Distance Learning Taking a Toll on Teachers
According to a new survey from CEA, AFT Connecticut, and WFSB Channel 3, distance learning is causing stress and overwhelm for teachers, whose workload has increased. Watch WFSB’s report from last night, and tune in tonight and Wednesday at 11 p.m. for more special reports on how students and teachers are handling the transition to…
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Standing Up for Our Students and Strong Public Schools
Teachers are reaching students in creative ways during these difficult times and doing all they can for them. As cities and towns consider school budgets for next school year, teachers must be part of the conversation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_8YAv_pyi8?rel=0
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CEA Mindfulness Moment: The Power of Positive Images
These uncertain times are causing anxiety and stress. Wind down with weekly CEA Mindful Moments videos brought to you by CEA Teacher Development Specialist Kate Field, who shares uplifting stories and activities that can enhance your well-being. Mindfulness is a therapeutic technique for raising moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts and feelings. During these challenging…
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Schools & COVID-19: Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona Will Answer Your Questions
Do you have questions for the State Department of Education about distance learning, school reopening plans, or other issues related to COVID-19? Join a live webinar this Wednesday, April 29 from 4-5:00 p.m. to watch State Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona and members of his staff answer your questions. Hosted by CEA President Jeff Leake and…
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East Granby Teachers Come Together, Successfully Organize Community in Support of Contract
This is a stressful and scary time, which makes it all the more important to celebrate the bright spots—and Thursday night was one for East Granby teachers. After a four-hour special Zoom town meeting, residents voted to uphold the East Granby Education Association contract 181-21. “It was one of the high points of my 25…
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