This committee has taken on a variety of causes. This fall we will be working on the School Committee roundtables on Social Emotional Learning and Elementary Staffing. We may get more involved with MTA's work on the Foundation Budget (adequate funding for public education) and High stakes Testing. We may get involved in the November Elections for state and federal elected positions. Always room for someone to get involved! Meetings: TBD … [Read more...]
Testimony to Senate Education Committee on High Stakes Testing
On Tuesday, September 12, CEA president Dan Monahan testified before the Senate Education Committee urging them to support S. 308. In particular, he spoke about the impacts of our over reliance on high stakes testing and how S. 308 can put us on a better track. Here is his verbal and written testimony. … [Read more...]
Testimony for MTA Sponsored Legislation
One of MTA’s priority bills, S. 308, An Act strengthening and investing in our educators, students and communities, is scheduled to be heard by the Joint Committee on Education in Gardner Auditorium at the State House at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12. In addition to lining up panels to deliver verbal testimony at the hearing, we are trying to amass a large number of written statements in favor of the bill from across the state. Consider submitting testimony - details for what to do are … [Read more...]
CEA Supports the Fight for Public Education
Over 50 educators, politicians and community members attended the forum "Whats Next in the fight for Public Education" last Thursday night at the Graham and Parks School. The event was organized by the CEA Political Action Committee in conjunction with Indivisible Cambridge. Senator Pat Jehlan and Representative Marjorie Decker were there to educate us about the issues and legislative agendas. After an introduction, participants joined small groups to dig deeper into the issues … [Read more...]
Letter from NEA President Lily Eskelsen García about the nomination of Betsy DeVos
Activist, Our public schools are the place where we prepare the nation's young people to contribute to our society, economy and citizenry. It's a tall task. So we expect our elected leaders and policymakers, regardless of political affiliation, to fundamentally believe in and value a strong and inclusive public education system that ensures every student can succeed, no matter their ZIP code. Unfortunately, with the recent nomination of Betsy DeVos as U.S. Secretary of Education, the nation … [Read more...]