Boston Teachers Union President Jessica Tang was unanimously elected to take over as president of Massachusetts's American Federation of Teachers chapter over the weekend, the statewide union announced in a release, making her the first person of color to hold the role.
Boston school officials are looking for a tool to “measurably reduce” middle and high school students’ cell phone use during the school day in order to limit distractions and cut down on social media-influenced behavior. One key feature would be the ability to focus on specific grades.
Mary Skipper will greet students, staff and families alongside Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston School Committee Chair Jeri Robinson and Boston Teachers Union.