FWhat Congressional Covid Funding Means for K-12 Schools
(Updated 3/6) The Senate passed a $1.9 trillion stimulus package pr
Pool Testing to start in Chelmsford
The link below will explain pool testing. The Union encourages all members to sign up for this important mitigation effort in the fight against Covid 19.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6aky6ZyHQs
Thank you!
AFT-NH Legislative Bulletin, 2021-10
March 7, 2021 ~ Bow, NH
Educator Vaccines The most consequential news this week started in Washington DC, when President Biden ordered the prioritization of educators (teachers, staff, child care workers) for COVID vaccinations. The goal? Speed up the vaccinations and thereby speed up the reopening of schools and a further return to at least a semblance of normality. Here in NH, Governor Sununu initially declared that President Biden’s pronouncement would make no difference here in the Granite State, but only a day or so later, amidst mounting public criticism, Governor Sununu reversed course. Not that he admitted any such thing. Instead, suddenly the pace of vaccinations here in NH permitted moving up the vaccination of educators starting around the middle of March. Of course, this had nothing to do with President Biden’s order; Governor Sununu just had a sudden insight that this could be done. Typical political move by the governor, but at least it was the right move this time. After bashing AFT-NH, teachers, and their unions for over a month, the governor reversed course and announced NH would do what educators, through their unions, have sought since January—vaccinations! We’ll take it, and even if Governor Sununu refuses to acknowledge us, we can take quiet pride in helping to move NH forward towards a restoration of some sort of normality in this COVID-pandemic world.
NTU Update - March 5, 2021
In This Issue:
1) Reopening Update
2) Follow up from NTU Membership Meeting
3) Social Workers Month!
4) Take Action: American Rescue Plan
5) Member Benefits
And More!
Negotiation Summary 3-3-21
Below you will find the link to the Negotiation Summary for the 3-3-21 session.
http://unit47.ct.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2021-03/member_summary_3-3.pdf
Testimony Submission, Committee on Children and Youth
March 3, 2021
On behalf of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, I am pleased to offer written testimony in support of Payments In Lieu of Taxes (PILOTS) in the City of Philadelphia.
It is truly unconscionable that in 2021, we continue to have to fight so hard for the bare minimum for our young people and educators.
PFT President Jerry Jordan on Partial Reopening Plan for School District Buildings
March 1, 2021
"This Union has led the charge in ensuring that when school buildings reopen, they will be safe for reoccupancy. That's exactly what the plan we outlined today does. It was a painstaking process, but this Union has never, and will never, waver when it comes to the safety and health of our educators and the young people they serve."
Governor Baker to Vaccinate Teachers (well, not personally)
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Dear AFT MA Leaders,
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MFP Task Forces Passes Recommendation on School Funding
Today, the MFP Task Force met to discuss the funding formula for Louisiana K-12 Public Schools. Each year, the task force meets to develop a recommendation for the school funding formula. That recommendation will be considered by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education when they develop their proposal for consideration by the Louisiana Legislature.
