By Laura Barrett By mid-November, the MTA and other members of the Raise Up Massachusetts coalition had collected more than enough signatures to qualify a proposed constitutional amendment for the ballot. The amendment would raise about $1.5 billion annually for public education and … [Read more...]
Charter schools are not the answer
Boston Globe - December 09, 2015 - Barbara Madeloni MASSACHUSETTS HAS long had a commitment to provide every student in the state with the opportunity to study, learn, and develop the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to our democracy. In many ways we have lived up to this promise: Our … [Read more...]
Celtics-Golden State Warriors
Join the BEA for a night out with the Celtics as they take on the Golden State Warriors! Friday December 11th @ 7:30PM MTA Benefits Special Ticket Price is $50 (limit 2 tickets per person) RSVP to Denise LaPolla by Wednesday 11/25/2015 Denise.lapolla@gmail.com if you are interested in … [Read more...]
November First Friday
What: BEA Monthly Union T-Shirt & Social When: Friday, November 6th Why: This is the easiest way to support the BEA and show others the power of our solidarity. Meet colleagues from your own building and across the district to share ideas and socialize. Win: Two … [Read more...]
Week of Action on Charter Schools Oct. 5-9
The MTA and other members of the Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance are holding a Week of Action on Charter Schools to raise public awareness about how these schools impact students in our district public schools. The messages will be spread through social media and local media outlets. Fact … [Read more...]