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CEA Members Join National Colleagues for Virtual NEA Representative Assembly
This year’s National Education Association Representative Assembly, themed Our Democracy; Our Responsibility; Our time was unlike any other, as more than 7,000 delegates logged in virtually to conduct...
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Governor, Education Department Answer Questions About School Reopening...
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...
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Returning to School: Know Your Rights
CEA’s Legal Department has put together guidance regarding school safety, accommodations, sick leave, and other important issues concerning your rights and COVID-19. During the pandemic normal rules do...
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Check Your Email for a Survey From CEA
All CEA members should be on the lookout for a survey that is being emailed to you today or tomorrow by CEA President Jeff Leake. CEA and NEA are conducting a representative and scientific survey of...
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CEA Virtual Summer Experience Coming August 3-5
Save the date! CEA will be holding the CEA Virtual Summer Experience August 3-5. Join us for a great opportunity to learn from your colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere and at your own pace. These live,...
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Statement from CEA President Jeff Leake on Governor’s Pledge to ‘Have...
While we appreciate Governor Lamont’s pledge of “safety first” for our students and schools and his word that he will “have teachers’ backs” when it comes to masks, sanitizing, and social distancing,...
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NEA Answers Questions on Returning Safely to In-Person Instruction
Recent NEA webinars covered a lot of ground, including CDC guidance on how to reopen for in-person instruction and when to reclose, accommodations for high-risk groups, federal leave laws, waivers,...
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Join the CEA School Safety First Car Rally on July 30
Join your colleagues in Hartford or at one of the simultaneous rallies being held in towns across the state and send a strong message to the governor that safe schools save lives and any school...
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Teachers Facing Challenges With District Reopening Plans
Districts around Connecticut are preparing to send their reopening plans to the State Department of Education by tomorrow’s deadline, but how those plans have been developed and the provisions they...
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Bloomfield Teachers Organize Black Lives Matter March
Storm clouds couldn’t keep teachers away from a rally last night in Bloomfield to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Hundreds turned out for a community march for students, teachers, and...
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NEA Virtual Town Hall – Reopening America’s Schools and Campuses Safely and...
Join NEA for a virtual town hall Tuesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. to discuss how parents, educators, students, and communities can advocate for the safe reopening of public schools, facilities, and...
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Webinar Series for CEA Members on Stress Mitigation, Transforming Trauma, and...
Whether schools begin remotely or in-person this fall, we will need to focus on the social-emotional wellbeing of all of our students. Please join fellow educators for a free webinar series on healing...
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Teachers Call for Steps to Ensure Safe Reopening, Including Hybrid Model
Nearly 16,000 Connecticut educators responded to CEA’s statewide poll, and their responses underscore the need to strengthen the state’s plan.
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Registration Open for CEA Virtual Summer Experience
The CEA Virtual Summer Experience—a series of live, interactive sessions where you can learn from your colleagues—is taking place August 3-5. Don’t miss your chance to take part! Open to all CEA...
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Washington Weighs In: Senator Chris Murphy on School Reopening
More than 70 CEA members who are local leaders in their associations joined a virtual meeting with U.S. Senator Chris Murphy this week to hear congressional plans and challenges when it comes to school...
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Teachers Take Their Message to the Streets in Safety First Car Caravan...
From Stamford to Stonington, Hamden to Hartford, and two dozen towns in between, teachers, students, parents, and community members joined School Safety First Car Caravans...
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Governor Listens to Teachers’ Concerns During Roundtable Discussion;...
Governor Lamont entered a room at Manchester High School where dedicated educators from around the state had gathered so that he could hear firsthand their challenges and concerns regarding the state’s...
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Washington Weighs In: Reps. Jahana Hayes and Joe Courtney on School Reopening
Join us for a discussion August 12, from 4-5 p.m., with Representatives Jahana Hayes and Joe Courtney and CEA leadership regarding educational issues at the federal level. Topics will include: Status...
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Guidance for Equitable, High-Quality, and Culturally Responsive Remote...
In collaboration with the Connecticut State Department of Education and public education advocates the Center for Public Research and Leadership at Columbia University has developed guidance to support...
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CEA and AFTCT respond to Governor Lamont’s announcement to provide funding...
“Governor Lamont’s announcement of an additional $166 million to support school reopening plans is welcome news for educators and parents across the state. It demonstrates that the collective voices of...
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