“Reopening America’s 98,000 public school buildings doesn’t happen with an all-caps tweet or an … Read more about Biden Set a Goal of Returning Students to Classrooms in 100 Days, But It’s Not the President (Nor Any Governor or Mayor) Who Holds the Real Power to Reopen Schools
BTU In The News
BTU leaders and members are vocal advocates in the media for issues we believe in, and the stories below feature their voices. For a more general overview of recent education news, check out our Media Watch section.
The Union Leader Who Says She Can Get Teachers Back in Schools
Randi Weingarten, the nation’s most powerful teachers’ union president, has a message: She wants to … Read more about The Union Leader Who Says She Can Get Teachers Back in Schools
Editorial Roundup: MASSACHUSETTS: Walsh’s departure leaves beleaguered schools still in the lurch
It was only a year ago that thousands stood outside the state Capitol to express opposition to … Read more about Editorial Roundup: MASSACHUSETTS: Walsh’s departure leaves beleaguered schools still in the lurch
Summer School Is a Hot Idea Right Now. Could It Work?
The idea makes sense, so much so that at least two governors, a national union leader and President … Read more about Summer School Is a Hot Idea Right Now. Could It Work?
In-person school can be done safely says new CDC guidance, not a driver of coronavirus spread
In-person learning using strictly enforced mitigation strategies can be done safely, according to … Read more about In-person school can be done safely says new CDC guidance, not a driver of coronavirus spread
Why Biden nominee Miguel Cardona should make sure facial recognition stays out of schools
Mayor Marty Walsh on Monday announced that effective December 16, Boston will be rolling back to a … Read more about Why Biden nominee Miguel Cardona should make sure facial recognition stays out of schools
Healthy schools: a challenge normally, and a problem now
It has taken a deadly virus to shine a light on Boston’s poor school conditions It wasn’t until … Read more about Healthy schools: a challenge normally, and a problem now
Massachusetts reports 949 new coronavirus cases in schools ahead of Christmas
A total of 949 staff and students in Massachusetts schools have tested positive for the coronavirus … Read more about Massachusetts reports 949 new coronavirus cases in schools ahead of Christmas
Parents, teachers, state officials reflect on education in pandemic
As the experimental fall semester hits winter break, leaders, educators, and families continue to … Read more about Parents, teachers, state officials reflect on education in pandemic