Published On: July 17, 2019

2019 BPS Teacher Summer Institute: August 20
This year’s themes are “Focus on Children: More than a Motto”, and “Closing Opportunity Gaps”. Register today and see the flyer.

BTU Fellowship Applications Now Open: Apply today for one of our empowering year-long fellowship opportunities:

Focused on Policy? AFT-BTU Teacher Leader Program 
How can I advocate for my students and my profession? What is education policy and how does it work? How does policy affect me, my students and my school? Elevate your voice and grow our power in the AFT/BTU Teacher Leader Program. See our flyer for more details or apply by September 16. Fellowship stipend: $1500.

Focused on Practice? The BTU Inquiry Project:  Renew, Reinvigorate, Research
In this teacher-led course earn graduate credit by conducting action research into a question of practice connected to your identify and important to you and your students. Open to ALL BTU members. See our flyer or this FAQ for more information and to apply

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Arnold Arboretum Summer Institute: Investigating Ecosystems Through Fieldwork 
The Arnold Arboretum offers a free, 5-day summer institute August 12-16 aimed at educators of 6th – 12th graders. Participants will learn and practice fieldwork techniques in the study of two ecosystems: an urban forest and a meadow. 

DEADLINE EXTENDED — Fall 2019 Para Professional Development Series
Professional development will be held on September 4 for Grades 2-12, and September 6 for K0-K2. Please see the flyer for more information. The deadline has been extended.

NEW — Jane Elliot Public Lecture: October 12
For the first time in her legendary career, the Iconic Jane Elliott is coming to Boston for a public lecture at the Boston Strand Theater! Jane’s goal is for the dominant society to unlearn hidden prejudices that have proven to be a generational plague. Join us as a guest or as a sponsor. Please see the flyer for more information. Tickets now available.

The Examined Life: April 17-26, 2020
Greek Studies in the Schools has opened their 2020 registration link at www.teachgreece.org. A limited number of $1000 stipends are available for qualified educators. The Study Tour of Greece is scheduled for April 17-26, 2020 and is the highlight of our semester long graduate and professional development program which takes as its theme the Socratic call to “the examined life.” Read the flyer or contact Executive Director Mary Kemper for details at exlteachgreece@gmail.com. Registration will be open until the program is filled.

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