A Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education member has called on Commissioner … Read more about Department of Education board member floats receivership for Boston Public 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.
Mass. teachers union: MCAS test ‘has allowed white supremacy to flourish in schools’
The state’s largest teachers union is blasting the MCAS test, saying it “has allowed white supremacy … Read more about Mass. teachers union: MCAS test ‘has allowed white supremacy to flourish in schools’
Old School And New Talent Advance In Boston’s At-Large Councilor Races
The eight candidates working to capture four at-large seats on Boston's City Council in November's … Read more about Old School And New Talent Advance In Boston’s At-Large Councilor Races
Kendra Hicks, JP activist and artist, takes top spot for District 6 Boston City Council seat
As a first-time candidate, Kendra Hicks may be new to running for public office, but she’s very … Read more about Kendra Hicks, JP activist and artist, takes top spot for District 6 Boston City Council seat
Major changes are coming for Boston City Hall: Meet the City Council candidates
Boston voters in Tuesday’s preliminary election will choose from an unusually diverse slate of … Read more about Major changes are coming for Boston City Hall: Meet the City Council candidates
What’s Missing From Back To School This Year? Time To Heal
Last week, after 18 months of interruption, nearly all K-12 students in Massachusetts finally … Read more about What’s Missing From Back To School This Year? Time To Heal
Charter schools have briefly returned to the spotlight in the Boston mayoral race. Here’s why
How did support for charter schools — a polarizing issue in the last open race for mayor — surface … Read more about Charter schools have briefly returned to the spotlight in the Boston mayoral race. Here’s why
Disengaged workers at Boston Public Schools are ‘busy acting out their unhappiness’ and undermining colleagues, survey finds
Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, fresh off a glowing evaluation from the … Read more about Disengaged workers at Boston Public Schools are ‘busy acting out their unhappiness’ and undermining colleagues, survey finds
Election Roundup: City Council-at-Large Candidates
It’s officially summer! We made it! It’s also less than 100 days until September’s Preliminary … Read more about Election Roundup: City Council-at-Large Candidates