BTU Events and Announcements
NEW- Unafraid Educators Organizing Committee Meeting, January 13
The January Chapter meeting will be held open to all members who want to engage in the work of making sure our schools celebrate and support our undocumented students and families. Email Rebecca Mulligan with any questions. Find out more here.
BEJA General Meeting: January 9, February 6
What’s missing from your school? Weigh-in at BEJA’s general meeting! Childcare, dinner and Spanish translation services provided. Call 617-767-7829 or email info@bostonedjustice.org
BPS Strategic Plan Meeting: January 11
Share your thoughts about the future of BPS at this meeting! RSVP to Ruby Reyes for more information.
Inclusion Done Right Meeting: January 14
The next meeting of the Inclusion Done Right campaign is set for Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 4:30-6:30 at the BTU. Please mark your calendar and RSVP to let us know you will attend. There are only a few short months before the new BPS Strategic Plan and budget will be finalized. We want to make sure it is clear how important Inclusion Done Right is to our members, students, and families.
Inclusion Tracker
To get the inclusion services our students deserve it will take all of us being vigilant and reporting what we see in our classrooms. Fill out the Inclusion Tracker here and visit our website for more information.
NEW- 1st Annual Vietnamese Dual Language Gathering: January 27
Please join us for the 1st Annual Vietnamese Dual Language Gathering at VietAID. More information here.
Black Lives Matter at School Week: February 3-7
Join us for training to get ready for the 2020 Black Lives Matter at School week of action from Feb 3-7! Light dinner will be provided. All BTU members and allies welcome. Learn more and RSVP here.
NEW- Teachers on Teaching Podcast: New Episode!
Looking for new podcasts to listen to over break? Subscribe to the BTU’s Teachers on Teaching podcast. We’ve just posted our latest episode featuring Michelle Simon of the Mozart School who discusses the importance of trusting relationships, the impact of race in schools, and her work as a teacher leader.
NEW- Save the Date: AFT – BTU Annual Conference for Paraprofessionals & School-Related Personnel: April 4
If you’re an AFT paraprofessional or school-related personnel (PSRP), you’ll want to join hundreds of your colleagues from across Massachusetts for the AFT Massachusetts – Boston Teachers Union Annual Conference for Paraprofessionals & School-Related Personnel. Mark your calendar!
NEW- Assessment of Non-Exclusionary Disciplinary Practices Survey
Please take some time to review the list of non-exclusionary practices and answer the four questions in the survey here. BPS email is needed to access link.
NEW- Join the Hustle and Bustle Wellness Challenge
It’s hard to prioritize fitness during the hectic holiday season. Commit to staying in shape through this interactive wellness challenge! Learn more here.
NEW- Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant Program
The Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant Program provides financial assistance to Massachusetts residents who are currently employed as paraprofessionals in Massachusetts public schools but wish to become certified as full-time teachers. Learn more here.
NEW- Ethnic Studies Professional Learning Community
Do you teach Ethnic Studies or related curriculum that centers on the histories and experiences of people of color while critiquing systems of oppression and analyzing movements of resistance? Are you looking for a community of like-minded teachers who are developing ethnic studies pedagogy and curriculum for Boston? Contact Amrita Dani with any questions or get more information and sign up here!
New Educator Paint Night: January 16
Join us for a night of canvasses, cocktails, and conversation with fellow BPS educators. Reserve your spot today!
NEW- APALA Post-Holiday and Lunar New Year Celebration: January 21
Join Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance to ring in the holiday season and celebrate the lunar new year. Mark your calendar and learn more here.