ONGOING — BTU Donation Drive: March 1-13
Ending student homelessness is a priority for the BTU, especially as many of our students and families face housing instability. Please consider donating to our clothing drive and needed items drive for three local shelters. Please contact Colleen Hart at chart@btu.org if you would like to help out or with questions. See the flyer.
TODAY — Academics Committees Meeting
Our Academics Committees (Inclusion, Environmental Justice, Arts and PLAB) meet at the BTU throughout the year on the FIRST Tuesdays of the month. Join us at 4:30 PM. We will provide a light dinner. To learn more and to RSVP, please contact Natalia at ncuadrasaez@btu.org.
TODAY — Focus Group on College Career and Life Readiness Framework
At 6:30, at the conclusion of tonight’s Academics Committee meetings, we invite you to join a focus group to review and discuss the forthcoming City of Boston College, Career and Life Readiness framework. This is a major emerging initiative across a number of Boston sectors, and we want to ensure that educators’ voices are heard as part of the process. Please email Paul or Natalia to confirm your attendance.
THURSDAY — Early Ed Organizing Committee Meeting
Please join us at 4:30 at the BTU. We will provide a light dinner. Email Colleen at colleencmason@gmail.com to learn more.
THURSDAY — Arts for All Organizing Committee Meeting
Please join us at at 4:30 at the BTU. We will provide a light dinner. Email Natalia at ncuadrasaez@btu.org to RSVP and learn more.
THURSDAY — Unafraid Educators Meeting
Join a group of educators advocating and organizing to support undocumented students and families at 4:30 at O’Bryant High School. For more, contact Nora at npaulschultz@bostonpublicschools.org.
FRIDAY — March Action Fridays: March 8 and 15
Wear #RedForEd and walk-in with other educators at your school. See above and btu.org/studentsdeserve for details!
SATURDAY — Educator Wellness Day at the BTU: March 9
Join us for a day of relaxation and healing and a celebration of self-care in our work as educators! Read more, download a flyer and register: btu.org/educatorwellness.
NEW — SELWell Committees Meeting: March 12
Our SELWell Committees (Restorative Justice, School Counselors, SEL) are meeting at the BTU throughout the year on the SECOND Tuesdays of the month beginning at 4:30. We will provide a light dinner. To learn more and to RSVP, please contact Natalia at ncuadrasaez@btu.org.
NEW — Mattapan and Hyde Park Meet & Greet: March 15
Join us at Fairmont Grillle (81 Fairmont Avenue in Hyde Park) on March 15 from 4-8 PM. Come to nosh on appetizers and relax! Contact Maritza Agrait at magrait@comcast.net with questions.
NEW — Haitian Educators Meeting: March 19
Please join us at the BTU at 4:30. We will provide a light dinner. Email Natalia at ncuadrasaez@btu.org to RSVP and learn more.
Rally for the Schools & Contract Our #StudentsDeserve: March 20
See above, the flyer and btu.org/studentsdeserve for details!
NEW — Boston-area Education for Social Justice Conference: April 6
Join us for the 9th annual Boston-area Education for Social Justice Conference on April 6 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Dearborn STEM Academy! This year’s conference will include workshops, speakers, and performances around the theme of “Build Us Up, Don’t Tear Us Down.” The conference is free and includes child care, breakfast, and lunch. Register today at besj.weebly.com.
Hiring: BTU Community Organizer
The BTU is seeking to hire a Community Organizer. Read the full job description and find out how to apply. BTU members are encouraged to apply.
Hiring: The Boston Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) Program
The PAR program will be hiring a Consulting Teacher (CT) for the 2019-20 school year. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Boston PAR website and see the job posting. If you have further questions, you can email the current CTs at fmondesir@bostonpublicschools.org or lclarkemason@bostonpublicschools.org.
Notice to BTU Members on Personnel Subcommittees
Please see this attached letter for guidance on hiring BTU members who have been excessed, especially those who have been serving in positions of suitable professional capacity.
Community Events of Interest
Upcoming Boston Education Hearings
There are a number of upcoming Boston City Council education hearings, and we hope you’ll join us for some. See a list on the BTU website.
PeaceZone Curriculum Training: Thursday
Join the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute at the BTU for a PeaceZone curriculum training this Thursday, March 7 from 4:30-6 PM. See the flyer.
NEW — Join APALA to Celebrate International Women’s Day
Join the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, the first and only national organization of Asian Pacific American (APA) union members, this Friday from 5-8 PM. See the flyer.