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.
That’s not helping our students’: Boston’s cost of living is forcing educators to relocate
BOSTON — Holding signs at some of the busiest intersections of Boston, dozens of educators [...]
Neema Avashia criticizes JD Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ narrative of Appalachian culture
The author of “Another Appalachia: Growing Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place” has [...]
Fighting for Climate Justice
The Boston Teachers Union (BTU) Climate Justice Committee is a small but powerful group of [...]
Letter to the Editor: Parents, students, teachers should be at center of BPS school plans
On June 17th two BTU members submitted a letter to the editor in response to [...]
As Boston pursues ‘hub’ model, city battles memories of segregated neighborhood schools
Read the full article here: https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/06/21/boston-hub-schools-bps-busing-nonprofit-partnerships 'The Mario Umana Academy, a K-8 school in [...]
Boston Public Schools, teachers union give negotiation updates as contract expiration looms
Excerpt from June 8th article: "With the Boston Teachers Union contract set to expire at [...]
Boston educators seek increased pay and supports in contract negotiations
Excerpt from June 13th article: "The Boston Teachers Union rallied June 5 outside the Bruce [...]