Shelton Community Shows Up for Teachers, Students
Shelton parents, students, and their teachers came out in force to ask city leaders to support a budget that supports their schools.
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…
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…
School Is Where the Heart Is
The coronavirus may have closed school buildings, but it has also revealed the determination and resolve of educators to help their students. This pandemic has also exposed a great divide.…
CEA Joins Rally Calling for Moral Budget
DUE Justice, a coalition of organizations demanding a fair, just, and moral budget, came together for a rally at the State Capitol this afternoon. The coalition, which includes CEA and…
Yes, Money Matters
As every teacher knows, the last thing students need is less education funding. Yet, as hard as it is to believe, the perception that education funding makes little or no…
School Funding Still in Question: Legislators Need to Hear from You
Legislators may vote on a new state budget this week. A new plan unveiled by Governor Malloy would lessen the school funding cuts that were part of his executive order,…
Retired Teachers Meet Face to Face With Legislators to Discuss Policy Issues
“I find it’s important to stay involved in our Association and pay it forward,” said John Battista, one of nearly 200 retired Connecticut educators who converged on the Legislative Office…
School Funding Forum at CCSU
How are Connecticut schools funded? Where does the money come from? What would adequate and equitable school funding look like? What is CCJEF vs. Rell? These questions and more will…