State Announces New Investments to Improve Teacher Recruitment
With at least 1,300 educator vacancies statewide, Governor Lamont announced Connecticut is using federal funding to make new investments to address educator shortages in Connecticut.
Governor, Education Department Answer Questions About School Reopening Guidelines
During a webinar today State Department of Education (SDE) officials, joined by Governor Ned Lamont and Acting Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Deidre Gifford, answered questions submitted by educators…
New Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate Would Help Schools Reopen Safely
A new bill introduced by U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Chuck Schumer would be an important move toward allowing schools to open safely this fall. The Coronavirus Child Care and…
New CEA Ad Campaign Emphasizes Need to Support Education for Coronavirus Recovery
When coronavirus struck Connecticut, teachers and students had their worlds turned upside down almost overnight. Schools were closed, and homes became de facto classrooms. Through all of the uncertainty, Connecticut…
Car Caravan Rally and Budget Meetings: Stamford Community Supports Teachers, Opposes Cuts to Education
Hundreds of Stamford students, teachers, parents, and other community members showed their opposition to plans to cut the school budget by more than $15 million during a car caravan rally…
Stamford Teachers Speak Out Against Draconian Cuts During Coronavirus Pandemic
Increased class sizes, the reduction or elimination of positions, including reading teachers, media specialists, technology teachers, social workers, school counselors, EL specialists, and art, physical education, and music teachers as…
With Distance Learning Now Continuing Into June, Governor Discusses Plans for Safe Return to School
Keeping school buildings closed for the academic year “breaks my heart,” Governor Lamont said at a press conference this afternoon. However, despite the governor’s hope that students might be able…
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.
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…
Governor Pledges Support for Students, Families, and Teachers in New Budget, Legislative Session
During his State of the State address today Governor Ned Lamont made a series of pledges aimed at increasing support for Connecticut’s students, families, and teachers and continuing to build…