City councilors and mayoral candidates along with the teachers union are slamming state Education … Read more about Boston officials slam Commissioner Jeff Riley for threatening to freeze funds to 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 LEFT’S EARLY MOVES in GUV RACE — CRONIN gets AMBASSADOR nod — Super PAC hits AIRWAVES for CAMPBELL
WHERE THE PROGRESSIVE CHIPS ARE FALLING IN THE GUV RACE — When Sonia Chang-Díaz delivered the maiden … Read more about THE LEFT’S EARLY MOVES in GUV RACE — CRONIN gets AMBASSADOR nod — Super PAC hits AIRWAVES for CAMPBELL
Unions are holding off as they mull mayoral choices
When Marty Walsh was one of a dozen candidates running for mayor, his background as a labor leader … Read more about Unions are holding off as they mull mayoral choices
Several Juneteenth Events Planned As Massachusetts Observes Official Holiday For First Time
BOSTON (CBS) – There are several events in eastern Massachusetts marking the new federal holiday … Read more about Several Juneteenth Events Planned As Massachusetts Observes Official Holiday For First Time
State House EXIT SIGNS — Pandemic policies EXTENDED — Growing calls for INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION into Mikayla Miller’s death
EXIT SIGNS — A growing number of lawmakers seem to be eyeing exits from the State … Read more about State House EXIT SIGNS — Pandemic policies EXTENDED — Growing calls for INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION into Mikayla Miller’s death
Rep. Katherine Clark introduces Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act
Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark, MA-5, and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, CT-5, recently introduced … Read more about Rep. Katherine Clark introduces Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act
Election roundup: Wu calls for rent stabilization, more affordable-housing construction; Essaibi George calls for better Madison Park
Michelle Wu today unwrapped her housing agenda, which focuses on making Boston more affordable for … Read more about Election roundup: Wu calls for rent stabilization, more affordable-housing construction; Essaibi George calls for better Madison Park
The Lit Drop: Wu talks housing in Dot, unions endorse candidates
In Dorchester, Wu pitches housing plans With Boston set to take in $500 million in federal … Read more about The Lit Drop: Wu talks housing in Dot, unions endorse candidates
Janey seeks Latino nominees for School Committee
Acting Mayor Kim Janey intends to begin seeking applications for new Boston School Committee members … Read more about Janey seeks Latino nominees for School Committee