Over 75 parents and guardians of students in ARPS met with about 10 union reps and educators yesterday on a virtual Family Forum. Ideas and concerns were exchanged. We are excited about beginning a dialogue directly with our students’ families!…
A Win from the MTA!
A message from Merri Najimy, MTA President (Scroll down and click on right for more)
Greetings,
You achieved a huge victory! Today the state’s educator unions reached an agreement with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education reducing the student school …
Descriptions of Open APEA positions (scroll down on right for more)
These positions are open for nominations until August 2nd, 2020.
President
The APEA is calling for nominations to complete the 2019-2021 President’s term. In collaboration with the Executive Board [Vice-President, Treasurer, Unit chairs and EMAC chair], the APEA President …
We need your help!
The APEA is all members. Please consider giving some time to one (or more) of the following committees. Contact Danielle Seltzer to get involved. Also see your personal email for more info.
- Finance/Budget
- Ethnic Minority Affairs (scroll down/click for more)
Urgent Action Needed: Police Reform Laws Up for Debate in MA
Dear APEA Members, (please scroll down on right and click for full post)
Members of the APEA were fortunate to meet with Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Mindy Domb on Friday, July 10,to talk about police training and use of
Important School Committee Meeting Coming
Voice your concerns, ideas and questions about reopening school in the fall. School Committee meeting on 7/14/20 at 6:30. (scroll down at right for more…) Send statements for public comment to Chair Allison McDonald at McdonaldA@arps.org or by leaving a …
Upcoming Meetings: Important Advocacy
(for full info, scroll down on the right, click on newest post) APEA members: You should have received an important email on July 3. Please contact us if you’re not receiving emails. We’re working hard to update our lists.
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APEA Joins Campaign for Education Justice
(click on blog post title on the right for more) The APEA supports the Massachusetts Education Justice Alliance campaign for justice and equity for every student, worker and family in MA. An additional, important focus, is to address trauma inflicted …
APEA Elections Now Open
The voting period for the Amherst-Pelham Education Association election has officially opened. It only takes a few minutes to cast your ballot. Check your personal email for the electronic ballot. Voting will close at 5:00 PM (ET) on MONDAY, JUNE …
WMass Car Caravan for Education Justice
Western Mass Caravan for Education Justice: MTA Event
PLEASE SHARE THE FACEBOOK EVENT!: https://www.facebook.com/events/277913243332789
Tuesday June 16, 2020
Over the past month, many administrations and municipalities across the state have threatened or implemented pay freezes, budget cuts, and layoffs to