Hear about the Friedrichs Case
Please join us at the BTU tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3 at 4:30 PM for a talk with AFT General Counsel David Strom. All members are invited. The Friedrichs Case has wide-ranging implications for our collective bargaining rights and is before the Supreme Court for a June decision.
CHANGE IN DATE: Black Caucus Upcoming Meeting
Please join us on Thursday, February 1, at the BTU at 5 PM. Email Adrienne Jordan with questions.
Hyde Park Regional Meet and Greet Next Week
Finding it hard to make it to a regular membership meeting? Not to worry, a BTU Regional Meet and Greet is coming to your neighborhood soon! Come and share your thoughts and ideas, ask questions and get answers about the important issues in your classrooms and schools. Hyde Park Meet and Greet will take place on Thursday, February 11 from 3:30-5:30 PM at The Fairmount Grille, 81 Fairmount Avenue in Hyde Park. See the flyer for more information.
Less Testing, More Learning Committee
Please join us on Monday, February 8 from 4:30-5:30 PM at the Bolling Building (2300 Washington Street in Roxbury)
Restorative Justice Committee
Please join us on Tuesday, February 9 from 4:30-6:00 PM. Location TBD, please email Shanika for more information.
History Committee
Please join us on Monday, February 8 from 4:30-6:30 PM at Jobs with Justice (3353 Washington Street in Jamaica Plain).
LGBTQA Committee Student Art Contest
The LGBTQA Committee of the BTU will be holding an art contest for all BPS students in three categories: elementary, middle and high school. The object of the art contest is to design a logo or image that will be used in print and online formats for Safe Space Providers on behalf of the LGBTQA committee of the BTU. The logo must depict an image or theme that expresses a culture of welcoming, inclusiveness, positivity, acceptance, love, togetherness, friendship, peace etc. The artwork must also contain the words “Safe Space Provider.” One student’s piece will be selected from each category and will be awarded with a $100 Visa gift card. Please share this flyer and entry form with all interested students.
Healthy Lunches Campaign
Care about public health? Then sign our petition calling on the Boston School Committee to ban all forms of junk food marketing in Boston public schools! Read more.
Boston Education Justice Alliance: Budget Cut Organizing and More!
Concerned about budget cuts? Want to get involved in a community coalition of students, parents, educators fighting for public education? Stay involved with BEJA’s organizing efforts as we continue to advocate for the “Schools Our Students Deserve” following the very successful Town Hall at Madison Park two weeks ago. The next meeting is Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 6-8pm, location TBD.
Register today for the 2016 BTU Winter Conference!
Please please to join us on Saturday, February 27 for the second annual conference, open to all Building Reps and ALL interested BTU members. Workshops will cover topics including educational policy, enforcing the contract at traditional and non-traditional schools, organizing for school improvement, understanding school budgets, and more. The conference will also include a morning plenary on important topics such as the Friedrichs case, charter ballot initiative, the budget, and Boston Compact/Unified Enrollment. The keynote speaker is Jeannie Kaplan, former Denver School Board member and education blogger. Register here today!
Walk-In and Rally for Public Education
SAVE THE DATE of Wednesday, February 17 from 10 AM to noon for an upcoming Walk-In/Rally action as well. RSVP today and see the flyer for more information.. Contact Jessica at jtang@btu.org for any questions.