Boston Hub Community School

showcased as strategy for the future!

This week, our hearts are with the students, families and staff at the Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Students and educators across the country deserve to feel safe at school, and we need to put common sense measures in place to ensure that safety.

Hub Community School Model Highlighted as Success for Students & Families

Last week, BTU leadership joined the United Way, the YMCA, other non-profit partners to welcome City and State officials to the Mattahunt School to see the robust partnerships and community-connected learning at this Community Hub School.

Hub Schools have been a key pillar of the BTU’s negotiating proposals for over a decade, and we are proud to have won language in our contract that guarantees more Hub Schools in BPS. We currently have 20 Hub Schools, and we look forward to continuing this partnership with the school department and the City in the future. We are excited that just last night, Mayor Wu announced in her State of the Schools address that BPS will be rolling out five more Hub Schools so there will be a total of 25.

Hub Schools generally have a dedicated Hub School Coordinator to boost partnerships with community organizations, work with families and students to determine the areas that they need, and try to meet those needs. Hub Schools are also founded on strong, community-connected instruction, and this year the BTU is leading a PD series for 27 educators in Hub Schools to support their efforts to make their curriculum better reflect the communities in which their schools are located.

November 3rd Election & Ballot Question 5

The general election is taking place two weeks from today, on November 3rd. It is of critical importance that all BTU members vote, and encourage your family members to vote, too. Check out our political action page to see which candidates and ballot question measures the BTU membership voted to endorse this season. If you can’t make it to the polls on Tues., Nov. 3rd, then we encourage you to submit a mail-in ballot (more information from the state here) or check with your local town government to find nearby early voting options.

BTU members gathered in Providence, RI, this past weekend for our union’s annual Fall Leadership Conference. Members from all bargaining units came together to participate in a weekend of training and workshops which focused on union rights, effective organizing strategies, professional development, and making an impact in our school communities and neighborhoods. Thank you to all of the BTU staff who organized this event!

BTU Events and Announcements

Haitian Educators Committee Meeting: October 26, 5:00-6:30 pm

Our next meeting of the year will be Monday October 26th, at 5 pm to 6:30 pm on Zoom. Please join us to discuss issues and concerns of our community and to plan for an in-person Meet and Greet event. If you’d like to attend, please contact Bianca Pierre for the zoom link at [email protected]

Latino Caucus Survey

Are you a Latino member in the BTU? The Latino Caucus would like to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete our short Latino Caucus survey here.

Opportunity to give feedback on new report cards for grades K0 through 2nd

Last year, families, teachers, and the Dept. of Early Childhood drafted new K0–2nd report cards. The DEC wants feedback from the broader educator community to finalize the drafts.

Please fill out this Google Form to share your perspective on the proposed changes!

National Board Component Cohorts — Register by November 1st!

Join a National Board cohort to complete one of the portfolio components with support from colleagues and NB-certified facilitators while meeting your inclusive ed requirement. Find more information and a link to register here.  Questions? Email [email protected].

Professional Learning & Development Updates

Each week, we have many new and exciting Professional Learning & Development opportunities to share with you. You can find a full description of each listing on our Professional Learning & Development Updates Page.

NEW! School Site Council Zoom training

SSC 101 Basics: Focus on roles and responsibilities of SSC in schools’ decision making process. Learn foundational concepts required to develop & maintain an effective SSC. Offered Monday, October 26 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Click here to register.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

BTU Writing and Research Fellowship — Extended Deadline

In partnership with UMASS Boston and the Boston Writing Project, the Boston Teachers Union is proud to offer a year-long school and classroom-based research fellowship to all BTU members. In the Boston Teachers Union Writing and Research Fellowship, we create a collaborative intellectual community in which BPS educators support one another to: develop their research and writing skills, including working toward publication in professional journals and at conferences. Earn graduate credit from UMASS Boston and a $600 honorarium. Learn more here or APPLY TODAY — the deadline has been extended to October 25th. Contact [email protected] to show interest.

The Garrison-Trotter Neighborhood Association is honoring retired member Alma Wright by naming a Zen Garden to honor her legacy as an educator, mentor, and community leader. The soft opening and dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at 20 Holworthy St, Boston, MA 02121.

RSVP by clicking this Eventbrite link.

BTU Member Silvina Ibanez, an art teacher at the William Carter School, has been recognized for her work in and outside the classroom as part of MassArt’s 2026 Common Good Awards. Ibanez received the Frances Euphemia Thompson Award for Excellence in Teaching for dedicating 25 years of her career to teaching future artists. To learn more about the awards, and to register to attend the ceremony in December, check out their webpage!

MY AMERICA flag project: Volunteer Opportunities

Join MY AMERICA to assemble a large mosaic of an American flag made up of thousands of individual tiles with messages, drawings, poems. Stop by the Union Hall during any of the times below and spread the word to bring more volunteers in.

• Tuesday, October 20: 9 AM – 5 PM
• Wednesday, October 21: 9 AM – 5 PM
• Friday, October 23: 9 AM – 5 PM
• Saturday, October 24: 9 AM – 4 PM

Location: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester

Thank You for Reading

Please send your comments and questions to us at [email protected], or call the BTU at 617-288-2000.