As learning has moved online in many districts, especially among secondary students, there has been a learning curve for both students and teachers. Video conferencing tools can enhance student-teacher interactions, but only if proper steps are taken to manage security issues and make sure students know how to use the platform appropriately. Stratford teacher Kristen…
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Governor Lamont issued an executive order yesterday requiring schools districts to continue to employ school staff during the pandemic. The order also requires state grants, including ECS and payments for special education, to continue to be dispersed to boards of education. “We appreciate and stand with everyone on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic—all…
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These are challenging times for teachers, and CEA is here to make things easier. You’re invited to three free virtual events over the next week designed to help you minimize stress, maximize tools for distance learning, and gain deeper insights into social emotional learning. Manage online instruction and connect with your students using Google Classroom…
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These are challenging times for all of us, yet teachers are stepping up and doing all they can to teach and support their students. CEA President Jeff Leake offers his thanks in the video below, and reminds CEA members, “CEA is with you every step of the way.” Visit CEA’s Coronavirus resource page for teachers,…
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CEA is joining with our fellow members of the labor movement in calling on the governor and legislators to protect the health and safety of all working people, including workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. We must do everything we can to reduce the heavy toll this public health emergency is inflicting…
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The aid package the U.S. House passed this afternoon and President Trump has now signed into law includes $13.5 billion in dedicated aid for K-12 schools and billions more for child care and nutrition services. Among the elements of the bill are: Immediate stimulus checks for most households—up to $1,200 per person and $500 per…
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Teaching is stressful under ordinary circumstances, but add a pandemic that closes schools across the nation, and that stress can be overwhelming. Many teachers, with virtually no time and limited professional development, have had to transition from face-to-face instruction to online delivery. In difficult times such as these, it is more important than ever to set aside time…
DetailsThe news regarding the coronavirus is changing daily. Teachers are doing all they can to stay safe and keep students engaged during this health crisis, but keeping up with the daily educational developments and changes can be difficult. Join CEA tomorrow from 3:30 to 4:30p.m. for a webinar—Navigating COVID-19: Stronger Together—to share the latest developments…
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The news regarding the coronavirus is changing daily. Today’s announcement from the State Department of Education is that, effective immediately, all components of the educator evaluation and support plan are waived for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. “I encourage educators to continue collaborative dialogue around teaching and learning as we continue to serve…
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In a radio interview today Governor Lamont said that he thinks it is likely that school closures will extend through the end of the school year. “I really think that’s a likelihood,” said Lamont, who has officially closed schools until April 20. “You worry if people get back too quickly, there will be a second…
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