In a series of articles, the Boston Globe has written about worsening racial inequity in the Boston … Read more about BTU President: Inadequate State Funding Fuels Racial Inequity
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.
President Tang: Legislature’s Failure to Fund Schools “Unconscionable”
Just before midnight on Tuesday, July 31, as the legislative session was ending, lawmakers said they … Read more about President Tang: Legislature’s Failure to Fund Schools “Unconscionable”
“We look out for each other:” BTU members support teacher suffering from dementia
This week the Boston Herald reports on Elena Rivas, a former Boston Public Schools teacher, and the … Read more about “We look out for each other:” BTU members support teacher suffering from dementia
BTU President Jessica Tang Addresses American Federation of Teachers National Conference
AFT President Randi Weingarten introduces Boston Teachers Union President Jessica Tang at the July … Read more about BTU President Jessica Tang Addresses American Federation of Teachers National Conference
BTU Member and President: Repeating Katrina’s Mistakes in Puerto Rico
In July, El Planeta published an Op-Ed by Joel Richards, teacher and member of the BTU Puerto Rican … Read more about BTU Member and President: Repeating Katrina’s Mistakes in Puerto Rico
Share More with Stakeholders: BTU President Weighs in on Superintendent’s Role
The Bay State Banner reports on Linda Perille, the new interim superintendent of Boston Schools … Read more about Share More with Stakeholders: BTU President Weighs in on Superintendent’s Role
BTU President on Janus ruling: “This doesn’t mean count us out”
The WBUR Edify team spoke with BTU President Jessica Tang after Supreme Court justices released … Read more about BTU President on Janus ruling: “This doesn’t mean count us out”
Teachers and Staff at Third Charter School Vote to Join BTU
On behalf of the BTU, we send a warm welcome to the staff and teachers of the third charter school … Read more about Teachers and Staff at Third Charter School Vote to Join BTU
New Curriculum and Union Support LGBTQ Students and Staff
The Boston Herald reports today on a new Massachusetts curriculum with LGBTQ themes that will be … Read more about New Curriculum and Union Support LGBTQ Students and Staff