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The AFT Massachusetts, a strong voice for collaborative education reform that is good for students and fair to educators, represents over 25,000 educators and staff working in public schools, universities, libraries, and health offices across the state. All commenters are expected to follow the AFT code of conduct, and refrain from posting comments that are harassing or derogatory in nature, or which share misinformation or disinformation. Swears, slurs, and bigoted language violate these community standards. Repeated warnings may lead to removal from this community.

AFT President Randi Weingarten is right—we are not powerless. Our power is in our vote, and we have the opportunity to g...
10/18/2026

AFT President Randi Weingarten is right—we are not powerless. Our power is in our vote, and we have the opportunity to get our country back on track in these midterm elections. Read her new column ⬇️
https://www.aft.org/column/voting-better-life

A very special congratulations to AFT Massachusetts Vice President Mary Duff Henry, one of this year’s George Peabody Le...
10/15/2026

A very special congratulations to AFT Massachusetts Vice President Mary Duff Henry, one of this year’s George Peabody Legacy Award Recipients. For over 25 years, Mary has made Peabody High School and the Peabody community a better place through her tireless advocacy for her students and her ongoing commitment to giving back. A fitting recognition for an exceptional educator and community activist. Congrats, Mary!

Mary (center) pictured with her sisters.

It’s heeeeeeere!! 😍💪🥳Our 2026 Voter Guide its HERE and it has *everything* you need to cast your vote this election seas...
10/15/2026

It’s heeeeeeere!! 😍💪🥳

Our 2026 Voter Guide its HERE and it has *everything* you need to cast your vote this election season for union values and union justice.

With early voting starting this Saturday 10/17, there’s no time like the present to tuck into the Voter Guide and learn about the incredible labor champions on the ballot and the ballot questions that will shape our state’s future.

No matter what you need to cast your vote, the Voter Guide is here to help you vote with power. Check it out at ma.aft.org/voter-guide-2026.

What a pleasure to join legislative leaders, school district, union, state and community partners to recognize the treme...
10/14/2026

What a pleasure to join legislative leaders, school district, union, state and community partners to recognize the tremendous work being done at Mattahunt Elementary School and celebrate the role Hub Schools play in lifting up the children and families of Boston.

Hub schools, also known as Community Schools, provide a network of community-based support and services inside and outside of the classroom, bringing together educators, community members, families, and students to strengthen conditions for student learning and healthy development. Students and their families get the resources they need to thrive: from ESOL education for parents, to access to food and clothing pantries, to year-round extracurricular programming, on-site health clinics, and so much more.

Thank you to the amazing Boston Teachers Union educators who make the Mattahunt such a special school, and to all the legislators who joined us today—we look forward to working with you to bring more community schools to the Commonwealth.

Across the state, one of the top issues our educators raise is cell phones and social media in schools—the distraction, ...
10/14/2026

Across the state, one of the top issues our educators raise is cell phones and social media in schools—the distraction, the barrier to in-person interaction, the addictive nature.

Today Gov. Healey showed us that she understands how important this issue is to all of us—educators, students, and parents alike—by convening a roundtable discussion with our students and members in Peabody and announcing $1.75 million in grants to help districts give students the knowledge and skills they need to safely navigate social media and develop effective policies that support our students and their education.

Today’s conversation was an essential exchange of ideas and experiences. Paired with these new grants, it will provide a necessary foundation to help students and educators navigate this evolving landscape.

On , we recognize the rich heritage and culture of indigenous peoples in America and long history of Native communities...
10/12/2026

On , we recognize the rich heritage and culture of indigenous peoples in America and long history of Native communities all across this country.

How can schools navigate AI while protecting students' safety, privacy and learning?Join AFT President Randi Weingarten ...
10/11/2026

How can schools navigate AI while protecting students' safety, privacy and learning?

Join AFT President Randi Weingarten and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 12:30pm ET for a national conversation on AI policy, safety standards and classroom practice.

Register now: https://glrcenter-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XGHgg_JnRLGb135_2lwbCQ #/registration

Celebrating literacy and community at the Witherspoon Arts and Culture Awards Breakfast and the America 250 GET LIT Lite...
10/11/2026

Celebrating literacy and community at the Witherspoon Arts and Culture Awards Breakfast and the America 250 GET LIT Literacy Parade! The first ever literacy parade in MA was organized by The Witherspoon Institute (WIN), a nonprofit community leadership think tank for youth in the arts based in Boston founded by Alda Witherspoon, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Several AFT members were recognized for their contributions to the Boston community:

Congratulations to Brenda Chaney on receiving the Best Teacher / Parent Community Liaison Award, CasSandra Samuel on receiving the Best Para Librarian Award, Boston Librarian Allen Shaw Knight, who received a citation from Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune for his decades of service at the Shaw-Roxbury Library and Jessica Tang, who served as the Parade Grand Marshal.

Congratulations to all of the awardees as well as the Witherspoon Institute for its commitment to literacy, community and the arts.

Members of the Northshore Education Consortium Employees Federation (NECEF) work hard to ensure their students have the ...
10/09/2026

Members of the Northshore Education Consortium Employees Federation (NECEF) work hard to ensure their students have the services and support they need for educational and social success.

NECEF President Babz Carrapichano was joined by her two predecessors, Ellen Ford and Jake Ziegler, to celebrate the grand opening of Northshore Phoenix High. Formerly known as Recovery High School, it is a critical resource for the region, providing specialized education opportunities for students whose lives have been impacted by substance abuse for over 20 years.

It is one of the six schools within the Northshore Education Consortium, which provides high-quality special education opportunities to nearly 500 local students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities.

Check out President Tang’s response to the Boston Globe published today, correcting their rose-tinted view of the federa...
10/08/2026

Check out President Tang’s response to the Boston Globe published today, correcting their rose-tinted view of the federal voucher scheme.

Opting in would mean publicly subsidizing private schools that pick and choose who they educate—in direct violation of our state's constitution.

To protect the education of all students, Healey must opt out.

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