We understand that these are confusing and uncertain times. As we always do during a crisis, we pull together to ensure the safety and health of our students, our schools, our communities, and each other. We have compiled resources to help answer your most pressing questions. In the days and weeks ahead, we will be updating this page with the latest guidance from your union staff, medical experts, education officials, and others. Please don't hesitate to contact your local leaders or us here at Vermont-NEA. We're all in this together -- and we'll get through it together.
NEW: Mental Health Resources During COVID-19
NEW: Health Department Answers to Your Town Hall Health and Safety Questions
NEW: Vermont-NEA In a Time of COVID-19: Town Halls, Radio Programs, Media
NEW: Educator Rights During School Reopening
NEW: Advice to At-Risk Members
NEW: ADA Questions and Answers
Sign the petition against school employee layoffs
NEW March 30: Vermont-NEA's Guide to Mutual Aid
March 26: President Tinney's Statement on Closure of Schools
Gov. Scott Issues 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' Order, Extending School Closures to April 15
Secretary French Urges Superintendents to Keep School Employees Home 'to Greates Extent Possible'
Need Help? Want to Help? Here's a guide to Mutual Aid Resources in Vermont
March 23: President Tinney - Remember to Stay Safe as We Help Each Other - and Our Communities
March 23: SBAC and other High Stakes Tests Suspended for Spring
March 23: Revised Guidance Clarifies that Childcare Assignments are Voluntary
President Tinney: Childcare Assignments to be Voluntary
President Tinney: When it Comes to Childcare Proposal, We Must be at the Table
President Tinney's Update March 17: Educators Worried About Safety Can Remain Home
President Tinney's Update March 16
President Tinney's Update March 15
President Tinney's Update March 14
NEW: OSHA Guidance on Safe Workplace Preparation for COVID-19
President Tinney's 'Continuity of Education' Memo
Frequently Asked Questions on Pay, Leave, Childcare and Other Issues
COVID-19 Information from Vermont Department of Health
COVID-19 Information from the National Education Association