AFT Massachusetts Congratulates 2012 Endorsed Candidates
AFT Massachusetts congratulates our 2012 endorsed candidates who were elected or re-elected. We look forward to working with you in the days ahead to strengthen our public education system for the...
View ArticleAFT Massachusetts Scholarship Info
Once again AFT Massachusetts will be awarding scholarships to eight eligible high school seniors who are dependents of AFT MA members. An application, study guide and additional information is...
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Lawrence Teachers: Give Us a Real Chance
Teachers at the Oliver School in Lawrence say that the grade 1-8 school began its slide after it was moved into the old Lawrence High School building, a facility that faculty say is not suitable for...
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A Proven Path to Success
AFT President Randi Weingarten talks to students at Lowell’s Murkland School. Weingarten says that the teacher-led reforms implemented by the Murkland should be a model for school improvement efforts...
View ArticleDecember Advocate Now Available
In this issue: Lessons for real, teacher-led education reform from Lowell; a new teacher trades in a professor's life for a middle school classroom; the future of affirmative action is unclear on...
View ArticleRetiree Benefits Under Threat
Teachers, librarians and other public employees who’ve been eyeing retirement in the next few years may be taken by surprise when a state commission recommends in late December that they work longer or...
View ArticleAfter Tragedy, AFT Turns to Supporting Newtown Community
Statement from AFT President Randi Weingarten in response to the tragic shooting in Newtown, CT. In this season that usually fills children and adults of all ages with joy and hope for the New Year,...
View ArticleAFT Massachusetts Congratulates 2012 Endorsed Candidates
AFT Massachusetts congratulates our 2012 endorsed candidates who were elected or re-elected. We look forward to working with you in the days ahead to strengthen our public education system for the...
View ArticleSpecial Commission Recommends Changes in Health Benefits for Future Retirees
AFT Massachusetts, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and the Massachusetts Teachers Association recently voted to support recommendations for changes to health benefits for future retirees made by a special...
View ArticleAssessing the Assessment
As much of the nation prepares for a new system of curriculum structures (the Common Core), concerns have also arisen regarding the ways in which these new curricula and students’ abilities to engage...
View ArticleSupport Our Schools
On Tuesday, January 15, over 100 people packed a hearing room at the State House to rally and lobby in support of Campaign for Our Communities (www.ourcommunities.org), a wide-reaching initiative...
View ArticleCountdown to Common Core: New software helps teachers teach
With the coming of the Common Core, many teachers are scrambling to realign curricula with the new standards. As everything from recommended readings to assessment systems will be changing, there is a...
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A PHENOM-enal Day of Support is Coming March 5
PHENOM members march in support of public higher education On March 5, educators, alumni and students from Massachusetts’ many acclaimed public schools of higher education will gather at the State...
View ArticleRETELL is Underway
The Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has begun a massive statewide initiative aimed at strengthening teachers’ and administrators’ knowledge and skills in the instruction...
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Young Workers Conference
Join young workers from the Greater Boston area for the third ‘Organizing Our Future’ conference. Come and help shape the future of the young worker movement. When: February 23rd, 10AM-2PM Where:...
View Article2013 Paraprofessional Conference
It’s your future! We are excited to announce that Andrew Powell, Field Representative for AFT MA, AFL-CIO, will be the guest speaker at the 27th annual Paraprofessional Conference. Andrew will present...
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An interview with Higher Ed Commissioner Richard Freeland
The following is the complete text of our recent interview with Richard M. Freeland, Commissioner of the Department of Higher Education. Advocate: Why is now the time for this push by the Governor?...
View ArticleParaprofessional Conference March 9, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013, is the date for the 27th Annual Paraprofessional Statewide Conference. The event will be hosted at the Boston teachers Union Hall (180 Mount Vernon Street, Boston) starting...
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AFT MA presents Annual Education/Legislation Conference April 6, 2013
On Saturday, April 6 at 9 AM, AFT representatives from across the Commonwealth will gather at the Boston Teachers Union Hall (180 Mount Vernon Street, Boston) for the 2013 edition of the annual AFT MA...
View ArticleRetirement Legislation Act Filed by Governor
An act regarding retirement legislation was officially filed by Governor Deval Patrick on February 12, 2013. House Bill 59 (entitled “An Act Providing Retiree Healthcare Benefits Reform”) mirrors...
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