TODAY — SELWell Committees Meeting
Join us tonight! We will provide a light dinner. To learn more and to RSVP, please contact Natalia at ncuadrasaez@btu.org.
TOMORROW — Membership Meeting: March 13
Please join us at the BTU beginning at 4:30. See the agenda, and don’t forget to request childcare if needed: btu.org/childcare.
RESCHEDULED — Arts for All Organizing Committee Meeting: Thursday, March 14
Join us at 4:30 at the BTU Light dinner will be provided. Email Natalia at ncuadrasaez@btu.org to RSVP and learn more.
Upcoming Boston Education Hearings
There are a number of upcoming City Council and State House education hearings, and we hope you’ll join us for some. See a list on the BTU website.
FRIDAY — March Action Friday: Walk-In for the Schools our #StudentsDeserve
Wear #RedForEd and walk-in with other educators at your school. See above and btu.org/studentsdeserve for details!
FRIDAY — Mattapan and Hyde Park Meet & Greet
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.netwith questions.
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 — New Educators Social at Chez Vous: Friday, March 22
Join the New Educators Committee at the Chez Vous Roller Skating Rink (11 Rhoades Street in Dorchester) from 4-6 PM! Come to unwind and connect with other early career educators in their first three years of working in BPS. To RSVP and learn more contact Danielle at dmcromartie@gmail.com or Russell at russ.weissirwin@gmail.com.
NEW — Black Educators and the Struggle for Justice in Schools: March 28
The Black Educators Alliance of Massachusetts (BEAM) is very excited to co-sponsor Dr. Vanessa Siddle Walker’s presentation at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Longfellow Hall as part of the Askwith Forum lecture series. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more.
Annual Statewide Paraprofessional Conference: April 6
Join AFTMA and the BTU on Saturday, April 6! The morning with be filled with PD followed by lunch and enjoyment. See the flyer and register!
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 at the Dearborn STEM Academy! The conference is free and includes childcare, 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, 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.
ENDING TOMORROW — BTU Donation Drive: March 1-13
Ending student homelessness is a priority for the BTU. Please consider donating to our clothing drive and needed items drive for three local shelters when you come to Wednesday’s Membership Meeting. See the flyer.