Urgent Action Alert

An outside group funded by corporate money is backing a ballot question that will gut workplace protections for teachers. Help us stop this anti-teacher super PAC today.

Contact your state representative and senator and urge them to oppose Stand's initiative petition.

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What does 'Stand' Really Stand for?

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AFT MA Endorses Elizabeth Warren

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AFT Massachusetts, which represents over 22,000 teachers, librarians, nurses, custodians and college faculty, has endorsed Elizabeth Warren, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. “Elizabeth Warren promises to be a strong voice for education in Washington,” said Thomas Gosnell, president of AFT Massachusetts.

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Take the Pledge

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Stand up for public education in Massachusetts. ‘Take the Pledge’ today–join teachers, parents and community members to keep Massachusetts schools on the right track by opposing any efforts that would undermine public education.

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Educators for Social Justice Conference

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Join Boston area educators in building a movement for quality education that combines the visions of youth, communities, families and teachers. The 2nd annual conference of the Boston Teacher Activist Group is May 19th.

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Phantom Turns 50

PHANTOM AT 50 Norton Juster, a long-time teacher, says that his writing has been inspired by the problems he had as a student.

Though perhaps best known for the award-winning book The Phantom Tollbooth (which recently celebrated its 50th year as a favorite of young and old alike), Norton Juster spent many years teaching. As such, the architect who once designed homes and curricula has a thing or two to say about education and how it has changed.

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MA Students and Schools are #1!

 

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May Advocate Now Available

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In this issue of the Advocate: some of the state’s top teachers travel to Beacon Hill to warn legislators about a controversial ballot measure that they say would silence them. Also, paraprofessional unity and pride are on display, and travel opens a new teacher’s eyes.

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