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“Voters in Massachusetts gave students across the Commonwealth a brighter and stronger future. Massachusetts residents know that true learning is about much more than can be measured by a single standardized test and have now given teachers the ability to create safer and stronger learning environments where setting and meeting high standards is embedded in every aspect of a school’s curriculum.

“This is an important step toward addressing the systemic opportunity gaps that are exacerbated by decades of over reliance on a one-size-fits-all standardized test.”

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Senator Warren

“It is hard to think of a stronger advocate for educators, public schools, and the lives of students across the Commonwealth than Senator Warren.

“We look forward to continuing to work with the Senator on her agenda for public education, racial and social justice, and in building an economy that works for all by making it easier for people to join a union and by tackling our nation’s crippling student debt crisis.

“Senator Warren has stood with us every step of the way in our ongoing efforts to strengthen public education for all, particularly for the students and communities with the greatest needs. We are excited to see what she will accomplish over her next term.”

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2025 Scholarship Program

The AFT Massachusetts, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, and unions across the Commonwealth are dedicated to teaching the next generation of trade unionists to build a strong and bright future for the working families of Massachusetts and beyond. As part of that work,  the AFT Massachusetts awards thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to eligible high school seniors who are dependents of AFT Massachusetts members. The scholarships – which are awarded based on results of a labor history exam administered by the Massachusetts AFL-CIO – honor former AFT leaders Kathy Kelley, Albert Shanker, and Sandra Feldman, and long-time field representative Jay Porter.

While envisioning our future, it’s critical that we never stop teaching about and learning from our rich history. The labor history exam focuses on teaching our children about the history of unions and about groups of people who fought for better wages and protections. 

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