AFT president Randi Weingarten visited the the Edwards and the BTU school last week. She visited classrooms in each building and met with teachers and other people in her visit. At each stop Pres. Weingarten reinforced the notion that good schools and good collective bargaining are not mutually exclusive. The Edwards, a school that is one national praise, has an extended day program that was created through the efforts of collective bargaining. The BTU school, one of the only teacher run schools in the entire country, is operated exclusively by teachers and staff, all of whom are BTU members.
We are proud of both schools, as we are proud of all of our schools. Listen to Pres. Weingarten’s interview on WBUR.