BTU Events

Statewide Para Conference: THIS Saturday
Please join us this Saturday, April 7 at the BTU for a PSRP Conference hosted by the AFT and the BTU. Read more.

Boston Area Educators for Social Justice Conference: THIS Saturday
The 8th annual BESJ conference will take place this Saturday, April 7. Register now!

Ansanm Nap Avanse / Forward Together: THIS Saturday
Join educators, parents, community members and the BTU Haitian Educators Committee for a vibrant conversation on how we can support our Haitian families in BPS.Read more and RSVP.

NEW — Unafraid Educators Meeting: Monday, April 9
Please join us from 4:30-6:30 at Boston Arts Academy, in the first floor art gallery. Parking isn’t easy; we recommend taking public transit. There are metered spaces along Ipswich and Boylston Streets. To RSVP, email fassiraj@btu.org.

NEW — Haitian Educators Committee Meeting: Monday, April 9
Please join us from 4:30-6:30 at the BTU. Email jrodrigues@btu.org to RSVP.

NEW — Restorative Practices Circle PD: Tuesday, April 10
Please join us for Parent Feedback to the School & Teacher Circle from 4:30-6:30 at the McCormack to address how to enhance parent-school communication and how we can offer parents an opportunity within a circle to provide feedback. If you did not register on MyLearningPlan and would like to attend, please email fassiraj@btu.org.

NEW — Puerto Rican Educators Meeting: Tuesday, April 10
Please join Puerto Rican educators to discuss ideas for supporting incoming families and students as well as other organizing efforts from 4:30-6:30 at the BTU. To RSVP, emailfassiraj@btu.org.

NEW — Restorative Justice Meeting: Monday, April 23
Please join us from 4:30-6:30 at the BTU. To RSVP, email fassiraj@btu.org.

NEW — Inclusion Meeting: Tuesday, April 24
Please join us from 4:30-6:30 at the BTU. To RSVP, email Jonathan atjrodrigues@btu.org.

NEW — Guidance Counselors Meeting: Tuesday, April 24
Please join us from 4:30-6:30 at the BTU. To RSVP, email jrodrigues@btu.org.

NEW — Early Childhood Educators and BPS Early Ed Department Meeting: April 24
Please join us from 4:30-6:30 at the BTU.

NEW — Committee on Teachers in SPC Roles: April 26
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 26 from 4:30-6 PM at the BTU. This is open to all members interested in learning more about this critical issue.

NEW — SPED / Inclusion Meeting for Parents, Educators and Community Members: April 26
Parents, educators and community members, please join us from 5:30-7:30 at the BTU for a meeting to organize around SPED and Inclusion. Please RSVP and request childcare if needed.


Support Undocumented BPS Graduates

BTU Unafraid Educators, a group of teachers, guidance counselors, and educators here in Boston, created a scholarship to help fill the gaps. Last year, they raised over $20,000 to give as scholarships; this year their goal is $100,000. Help them meet their goal by donating, emailing friends and family, and sharing on social media!


Community Events

NEW — Elizabeth Warren Town Hall: This Thursday, April 5
Please join the Dorchester Reporter for a town hall event with Senator Elizabeth Warren this Thursday evening, April 5, at the BTU Hall. Registration will take place at the hall and audience questions will be chosen through a randomized lottery. Massachusetts’ state primary is September 4, with the general midterm election set for November 6.

NEW — YouthCAN Summit on Climate and Sustainability at MIT: May 19
Please save the date of Saturday, May 19 for the 12th annual YouthCAN Summit! They have a great keynote speaker, 10 exciting workshops, and a fascinating group of exhibitors and activities for attendees to engage with, all of which will be focused on the theme of global sustainablity. See the flyer for more.

NEW — Join Our Power, Our Mission, Our Future to Stand Against Racism
Join the YWCA USA April 26-29 to build community among those who work for racial justice and to raise awareness about the negative impact of institutional and structural racism in our communities. If anyone is interested in holding a youth-led community discussion on gun violence, please contact Jamiah Tappin at jtappin@hria.org.

Tax Day Action 2018: April 14
We are facing ominous budget developments in Washington. Join a coalition at Cambridge Common on April 14. Register and read more.