Click for message from Executive Board on District request to re-open MOA negotiations. …

Dear Members,

It is with a great sense of sorrow that I write to you today to address the events of this week. (Scroll down and cloick on right for full text.)

To quote writer Yaa Gyasi, humans are often …

Thanks go out to all the officers, building reps and rank-and-file members who put in so much time this summer and September to organize, negotiate, answer endless questions and track down answers when research was needed.  And congratulations to a …

During these challenging times, the APEA is continuing to work for our students, our families, our staff, and our community. For full statement, scroll down, click on right. …

Building Rep nominations are now open and close on 9/18. Check your personal email for a message from Tom Fricke with more details and the nomination form.

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Click here for the APEA/ARPS agreement of 8/21/20.

Please note that if you wish to have accommodations made for you for in-person vs remote teaching, communicate this …

You’ve seen the district phased models for school reopening. Here’s the APEA’s:

https://apea.massteacher.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/83/2020/08/APEA-Phased-Model.pdf…

Check “Who We Are” for elections updates, “Contracts/Negotiations” for who to contact on your negotiations team, “Actions/Anti-Racism resources” for in-person activities this week, and APEA/School Cmt Meetings for links.…

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 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 …