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...]
CEA in the News for No On 2!
The CEA was in the news twice this week! First, Cambridge Day had an Op Ed from the CEA about charter schools that was endorsed by over 80 CEA Educators. Click here to check it out! Last Monday, October 24, 15 CEA members held signs and talked to voters about Question 2 in front of City Hall prior to the roundtable on charter schools. We were mentioned and there was a photo of a No On 2 sticker in the Cambridge Day Article about the event. Click here to read the article. Unfortunately the … [Read more...]
No On 2 Update 10/11/16
We continue to make good progress, but with the election a month away, we need everyone! If you want to get more involved, click here. Mark your calendars for upcoming events: October 24, 5PM City Hall Visibility before the City Council and School Committee roundtable on Charter Schools. HUGE EVENT. Do what you can to make it! VLUS, King and Baldwin teachers have already signed up. Contact Dan Monahan (Pres@cambeducation.org) October 23, 12-4 Canvass with Michael Connolly in East … [Read more...]
No On 2 Update 10/3/16
The campaign continues! If you want to get involved, click here! Join VLUS, PAUC and VPA folks for Honk Fest from 11-1 in Davis Square. This will be a blast!! Contact Leo Muellner (leomuellner@gmail.com) for details. Making phone calls and talking with voters is one of the best ways to make a difference. We will be phone banking at the CEA office on Wednesday from 6-8. Join us! Last week members canvassed with Marc McGovern on Saturday in Cambridgeport. "It was chilly and damp but … [Read more...]
