MECEU is a grassroots campaign for early childhood educators across the state who want to change and improve our profession. We meet locally and we connect state-wide to push for more resources and more respect for our field. Join us.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives interrupted their summer recess for a special one-day session on Aug. 10 to pass a $26 billion funding package that will save thousands of educators' jobs and help states maintain vital public services. The 247-161 vote in the House, along with last week's vote in the Senate, is "the ultimate indication of who's for kids and who isn't," says AFT president Randi Weingarten.
On Saturday, April 24th, over 100 early educators met at the Boston Teachers Union Hall in Dorchester for an Advocacy & Leadership Conference. Teachers, assistants, directors, and owners from all over the state came to improve their skills so they could better advocate for children and early childhood education.
On Wednesday, Feb. 24, early educators met at Red Rose Pizza in Springfield to talk about struggles they share and why they need a non-traditional union for teachers, directors, and owners in the state.....
The Bessie Tartt Initiative for Children has issued a new report entitled, “The State of the Early Education Workforce: Removing Barriers to Access and Advancement.” The study, based on face-to-face meetings with early educators throughout the state, illustrates the issues of compensation, access to educational opportunities, and the need for prompt action on these important education issues.
When people like us unite and work together toward a common goal, we have the power to make real change. MECEU is serious about making things better for early educators and the children we teach. We are building a movement. But without you, there is no movement! Family and community members are needed, too. So take some very simple steps to get involved today. Your first step? Click here.
