AFT Massachusetts Stands with Healey Administration and Attorney General Campbell in Commitment to Providing an Equal and Inclusive Public Education for All Students (February 27, 2025)
American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts President Jessica Tang released the following statement in response to the announcement that Governor Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Campbell have released updated guidance to support Massachusetts’ public schools in their work to further equal access and representation in education in response to recent Executive Orders by President Trump and a U.S. Department of Education “Dear Colleague” letter dated February 14, 2025:
"As educators, we are focused on equitable opportunities and success for all of our students. Unfortunately, the Trump Administration is, once again, using fear tactics and sowing confusion to try and implement an agenda based on misinformation and threats because the law is not on his side. Not only is this latest attempt unconstitutional, they're doing exactly what they accuse others of: creating division and fear in classrooms across America.
“Children cannot learn if they don't feel like they're in a safe and welcoming school. Massachusetts educators are working to make sure our schools remain safe spaces for all students to learn in and to go to in times of need.
“We thank Governor Healey, Secretary Tutwiler, and Attorney General Campbell for taking action and showing the world that Massachusetts will not be deterred from protecting the things we value most - including access to a high-quality public education that opens doors for economic opportunity and helps foster inclusivity and tolerance for every child of the Commonwealth."