Moscovitch decries those Ed Reform initiatives that blame teachers instead of helping them. This is … Read more about Teachers are not to blame. Tools that help teachers, not firings, are the key to education success
Media Watch
See below for media articles related to education and union issues that are relevant to the BTU community. For stories featuring the voices of BTU leaders and members, see our BTU In the News section.
Bill Gates’ School Crusade
"Starting in 2000, the Gates Foundation spent hundreds of millions of dollars on its first big … Read more about Bill Gates’ School Crusade
Continuous Improvement
"The details may vary from school to school, but all effective support systems will share the same … Read more about Continuous Improvement
17 Boston Teachers, Staff Honored for Excellence
Congratulations to the recipients! … Read more about 17 Boston Teachers, Staff Honored for Excellence
Not Waiting for Superman
David Guggenheim's latest documentary, Waiting for Superman, has drawn controversy galore. It's … Read more about Not Waiting for Superman
4,100 Brockton Students and Teachers Prove Small Isn’t Always Better
A decade ago, Brockton High School was a case study in failure. Teachers and administrators often … Read more about 4,100 Brockton Students and Teachers Prove Small Isn’t Always Better
Despite Push, Success at Charter Schools Is Mixed
The NY Timess article notes that: " ... for all their support and cultural cachet, the majority of … Read more about Despite Push, Success at Charter Schools Is Mixed
Charter schools: Parents protest
Christopher Farmer, superintendent of the Gloucester Public Schools believes that: "Because of the … Read more about Charter schools: Parents protest
Boston public-school apartheid?
This sums up a key issue for state and local political and education leaders says Kathy Skinner, … Read more about Boston public-school apartheid?