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Good. One of the leading factors for teachers & school support professionals leaving their jobs is low pay. Fair wages help us recruit and retain quality educators for stable schools where kids can thrive. #RealSolutionsForKids @AFTMass telegram.com/story/news/stat…
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State Primary Voter Turnout Update
Ballots cast as of 12 p.m. in the City of Boston: 43,754
Thank you for voting, Boston! Polls will be open until 8 p.m. today.
ALT graphic with text: State Primary Voter Turnout Update
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AFT Massachusetts endorses Roberto Jimenez-Rivera, a champion of our public schools and libraries running for State Representative in the September 6th Primary!
@hashtagRoberto
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The trauma of these layered crises, is wearing on all of us. We are in the midst of a great undoing,burdened by life stressors, broken systems, violence, hate, loss & grief. Please extend grace to yourself & others. Most of all, stop holding your breath, (trauma response) Breathe
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As we grieve the children of Uvalde today, we should take time to recognize that two years have passed since the murder of George Floyd under the knee of a police officer. His killing stays with us all to this day, especially those who loved him.
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People are saying that more than prayers are needed now because they know there is a hypocrisy in prayer without action. Prayer that covers up inaction is a gross misuse of spirituality.
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This year the BTU for All team is seeking re-election with Jessica Tang for President, Erik Berg for VP, Johnny McInnis for Political Director, and Lea-Antoinette Serena for Elementary Field Rep! See you on the campaign trail!
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We have been honored to serve the BTU these past four years and hope that we can count on your support again this election. Betsy is retiring and we will miss her but thank her sincerely for her contributions to the BTU and the educators and students of Boston!
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My God kids bring it every year. S/O to their Mammas who make sure they know their history & proudly walk in it. #Halloween2020
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The new @dotartproject store in Fields Corner is creating revenue for neighborhood artists by selling locally made artwork, music, apparel, and more: dotnews.com/2020/daps-store-…
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Free breakfast and lunch meals are available for @BostonSchools students at our Super Sites!
Starting tomorrow, BPS Super Sites will be open every Monday and Thursday, 10am to 6pm, except for our Chinatown site. Full list of locations and details: bostonpublicschools.org/free… 🥪🧃🍎
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Holding Zoom @ 6pm w/ concerned #Chinatown parents. Although Mr. Loconto resigned, as I said @ School Committee & since I’ve been @ Council, language access must be top priority. Not inclusive for translation materials days prior or end of meeting #bospoli zoom.us/j/92804771111
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The 7th annual BTU Back to School Fair is in full swing! If you're interested in volunteering, we still have spots available for today and tomorrow afternoon: bit.ly/3hyFwLd
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“The number one consideration or concern right now is air ventilation and filtration,” said BTU President @JessJTang.
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Teachers, school district leaders and the city are working hard to make sure students and their families can find service to log on, said BTU President @JessJTang. boston.cbslocal.com/2020/09/…
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BTU President @JessJTang said that any changes to teachers’ working conditions would have to be negotiated, [but] she agreed that the pandemic had shown that virtual learning could be a practical solution to a variety of problems.
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“We are grateful to the @RedSox and their commitment to helping us ensure safety and health in our schools,” said BTU President @JessJTang. “We hope that the early success of this initiative will enable us to explore further expansion of such efforts.”
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