AFT Massachusetts members are taking action to get out the vote for Yes on Question 2 in Massachusetts and for Kamala Harris for President in battleground states this Fall! Click here to join our GOTV team!
AFT Massachusetts and voters everywhere support Question 2: High Standards, Not High Stakes
“Passing Question 2 will allow educators to spend less time teaching to the test, and instead focus on teaching real-world skills including hands-on learning, creativity, critical thinking and working well in a group, which are essential to success in college and the workforce,” said AFT Massachusetts President Jessica Tang. “That’s important for all students, and especially for students of color, low-income students, students with disabilities and students for whom English is their second language, who are especially harmed by the MCAS graduation requirement. Too often, our highest-need students miss out on deeper, more meaningful learning because they’re forced to spend extra hours on repetitive test prep. Question 2 will allow educators to prioritize students’ unique learning needs to ensure they meet state standards, rather than denying them diplomas at a critical juncture in their life.”
You can read more about the Yes on 2 campaign here and find a campaign toolkit at https://aftmassachusetts.tiny.us/YesQ2.
AFT for Harris and Walz - Progress is Possible, Keep Marching
“President Joe Biden is the best labor president in our nation’s history, and we at AFT Massachusetts are deeply grateful to him for his strong leadership and record accomplishments for the American people, particularly women’s rights, labor rights and public education. Vice President Kamala Harris has been by President Biden’s side leading the fight for reproductive rights, labor rights, and social and economic justice,” said AFT Massachusetts President Jessica Tang. ”As President, Kamala Harris will continue her pro-worker agenda our students, families and communities need to thrive. Winning this November is critical to our democracy and future, and we will be doing our part to get out the vote to ensure victory this November.”
You can read more about Vice President Harris’ record here. And if you haven’t already, please join our AFT Massachusetts GOTV Team to get out the vote for Kamala Harris in battleground states this summer and fall.