BTU leaders and members are vocal advocates in the media for issues we believe in. Read the stories, statements and releases below to see what our community is up to.
Boston Teachers Union ramps up public pressure amid ongoing contract talks
'The School Committee is pushing to have all classroom teachers hold more than one teaching [...]
BPS Should Consider Forming Its Own Police Department, Consultant Says
The push to put police back into schools is something that Boston City Councilors weighed [...]
Councilors, BPS officials at odds over sexual misconduct statistics
Quartet of councilors allege 744 sexual assaults in '21-'22 school year During an Oct. 27 [...]
Massachusetts teachers unions push for the right to strike
The state’s largest teachers union is seeking to change state law so educators can leave [...]
Masks will be optional for returning BPS students
Boston school officials are asking students and staff to voluntarily wear face masks for eight days upon [...]
Boston Public Schools urges students, staff to wear masks after holiday break
Facing a likely uptick in COVID cases and other illnesses after winter break, Boston Public [...]
Wheelchair basketball game between Boston teachers, NWBA players provides valuable lesson
A wheelchair basketball game between teachers and some of the best in the sport has [...]