"President of the Newton Teachers Association Mike Zilles said the results of the strike were “remarkable” with the salary increases they achieved in the contract."

When I was a Brookline paraprofessional, I qualified and received food stamps. Our schools cannot function without our paraprofessionals. They must be treated with dignity and respect, and that includes their pay. One job should be enough.

A Massachusetts Teachers Association survey from 2020 found that nearly 85 percent of its paraprofessional members made $30,000 or less. In some state school districts, hourly wages for paraprofessionals start below the state minimum of $15 per hour. trib.al/4NIywkn

In the last year, paraprofessional pay has become a flashpoint in contract disputes between teachers unions and school district leaders throughout the state. “Without them," said a parent at a strike, "my kids wouldn’t thrive in the school system.” bostonglobe.com/2023/02/23/met…

All power to the paras!

I’m looking for a high school METCO Coordinator. Reach to me with any questions.

BREAKING: Two-thirds of likely voters support letting public school teachers strike for higher wages and better working conditions, according to newly released data. politico.com/massachusettsp…

Congrats to BEU member & Brookline Middle School Science teacher Mark Goldner! The Public Schools of Brookline Brookline BEU

How many of Brookline’s town services will the Advisory Committee move to cut, gut, or eliminate before budget season ends? Schools, Planning - whose next?

Heather McGhee & Nick Juravich are coming to Brookline for what promises to be a wonderfully inspiring event. Please join us! Nick Juravich Heather McGhee Brookline BEU

Just had a great conversation with Brookline BEU paraeducators in preparation for our Massachusetts Teachers Association forum with Heather McGhee next week. Join us in Brookline on June 7 if you can! Registration and more details here (MTA will be streaming it live on FB, too): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Happening tonite!! 🗣️ Thursday 6/29 @ 7 PM join BEU World Language educators for a community forum 👇🏽 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/81855902781

We are thrilled to share with you that the Brookline Paraprofessional’s have a 3 year contract! #beubrookline #respect

Union solidarity = Union power!

Its more than just a nationwide shortage of WL teachers. The district has actively taken steps to weaken the WL department for several years. There are reasons why resignations and leaves are significantly higher in Brookline’s K-8 WL program compared to other K-8 programs.

Solidarity with the Newton Teachers Association #whenwefightwewin

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