Professionalism, Experience, Commitment, Teamwork Local 66, AFT Massachusetts, AFL-CIO
Boston Teachers Union Local 66 proudly represents more than 10,000 teachers, paraprofessionals & retirees.
Senator Pat Jehlen’s office has released a new report, “Rethinking School Accountability: Opportunities for Massachusetts Under the Every Student Succeeds Act.” AFT MA, the MTA and many others contributed. In the report, you’ll find useful information relating to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the Achievement Gap Act, accountability, education “reform,” school funding, Turnaround schools,…Read Moreabout Rethinking School Accountability: New Report
First and foremost, we are deeply saddened by the Santa Fe, Texas school shooting this past week. We send our love and support to the families affected by the shooting and the entire Santa Fe community. We stand with March For Our Lives in calling for urgent action. This is the 22nd school shooting of…Read Moreabout March for Our Lives in Boston, BTU Members Lead
Education News Boston City Councilors Push for PILOT Payments from Boston Colleges This month the Boston Herald reported that Boston city councilors want to “wrest more money from Boston’s institutions of higher learning, saying they need to step up as taxpayers are squeezed to balance the city’s budget.” Read the full article. AFT MA Comments on Proposed School…Read Moreabout Push for PILOT Payments, Teacher Strikes and More