BTU leaders and members are vocal advocates in the media for issues we believe in. Read the stories, statements and releases below to see what our community is up to.
Boston teachers, aides brace for coming layoffs
From the Boston Globe: Boston Public Schools has notified hundreds of teachers and classroom aides [...]
State Sen. Candidate Carey McDonald Endorsed by The Boston Teachers Union
From the Malden Advocate: '“Strong leadership in public education means putting students, educators, and families [...]
Officials and advocates in Mass. condemn Supreme Court ruling that could lead to heavy deportations in Haitian community
'U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren called out “Trump’s hand-picked Supreme Court" for clearing the way to [...]
Supreme Court TPS decision leaves Haitian community, advocates reeling in Mass.
Excerpt from Boston.com article: 'Boston Teachers Union President Erik Berg said uncertainty surrounding immigration status [...]
Boston Teachers Union: TPS ruling is ‘heartbreaking’
From the Dorchester Reporter: The Boston Teachers Union slammed today’s Supreme Court decision that allows the [...]
Boston’s new approach to special education may be leaving out the kids who need it most
Last year, Julian enrolled at Dorchester’s renowned Henderson School, where he has begun to excel while learning [...]
Better Budget Blame: Boston Teachers Union Letter to the Editor in Washington Post.
The June 4 editorial “Unions held Massachusetts schools hostage. Now the bill has come due.,” [...]