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Massachusetts Educators Prepared to Protect Rights and Safety of All Students (January 24, 2025)

Education leaders condemn Trump’s hateful, divisive agenda

As families, leaders, and educators across the country try to address the Trump Administration's threats of raids and mass deportations and the environment of fear he's created in our communities, American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts President Jessica Tang and Boston Teachers Union President Erik Berg released the following statement reaffirming their commitment to protecting all students and families of the Commonwealth:

“We

Educators, Students, Elected Officials, and Business Leaders Agree: Vote Yes for South Shore Tech (January 23, 2025)

Nine communities to vote on new facility for South Shore Technical School to support future workforce, increase access, and expand programming

This Saturday, January 25, voters in nine South Shore communities have the opportunity to support a new facility and expansion of South Shore Technical School (SST), which has been providing students and adults throughout the area with the skills to be successful members of the local workforce and regional economy for over six decades. 

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AFT Massachusetts: Governor’s Budget First Step in Supporting Students, Working Families, And Communities (January 22, 2025)

American Federation of Teachers President Jessica Tang released the following statement in response to Governor Maura Healey’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026:

“Governor Healey’s budget reinforces her Administration’s commitment to making a more equitable Commonwealth – one where all residents can access affordable housing, reliable transportation, healthcare, and high-quality public schools.

“States are facing unprecedented cuts to federal investment and critical programming

AFT Massachusetts Applauds Governor Healey’s Commitment to Supporting the Needs of Massachusetts Students and Families (January 16, 2025)

After attending the Governor Maura Healey’s second State of the Commonwealth address this evening, the American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts President Jessica Tang released the following statement: 

“The Commonwealth’s ability to lead and thrive relies on a fully-funded, equitable, and high-quality public education system - from early childhood to post-secondary. 

“We share Governor Healey’s vision of a Commonwealth where we continue to lead in quality