BEAM

"Now is the time for radical reimagination and transformation — something the arts do best." wgbh.org/news/commentar…

It is with profound sadness that we inform you all that our former Vice President, Patrick Connolly, passed away on Friday. Our thoughts are with Patrick's family, friends, former colleagues and the countless students who he made an impact on over the years.

I was at Rox. District Court, shooting photos. As I left, I was approached by about 7 BPD officers. They FIOed me! 1st time in more than 20 years! I thought the gray hair disqualified me. Apparently not!

BTU members: Today is the big day! Ratification vote on the contract, after 18 months of negotiations - please come out to vote and have your voice heard!

Today BEAM awarded six graduating high school seniors a$1000 scholarship. #PressOn!

BEAM President speaking at Boston City Council Hearing on Individualized Education Plans.

BTU Member and Higginson educator Elsa Jimenez-Vera writes powerfully in the @BayStateBanner about how we can work to end student #homelessness, one of the issues our members and union are fighting for, something we know our #StudentsDeserve: baystatebanner.com/2019/01/03/hub… #BTUproud

It is time to shut down city hall, it's a eyesore that would cost too much to fix and its performance has been terrible on school issues as of late. She follows these satirical points with many powerful and sincere points #buildBPS #bospoli

"Although located in an affluent part of the city, the two schools enroll a high percentage of students from low-income families and English learners. Many students and staff at the schools believe they are being treated badly because of race and... schoolyardnews.com/city-councilor…

‘This Is A Calling’: Principal Of The Year Inspires Boston Students cbsloc.al/2Clo0Ip#.XBmke…

Parent & student leaders from @OGPSUnited speak about the needles at @BPSOGPSK8 @BostonSchools committee.

BEAM President Edith Bazile speaking at Boston Committee speaking on qualifications of next BPS Superintendent.

We know there's confusing information out there about #YesOn1 for Safe Staffing. We thought this Fact Sheet from @PatientSafetyMA was really helpful. See images below or the full PDF: bit.ly/YesOn1FactSheet

BEAM Membership Meeting The Fort Hill Bar and Grill 2805 Washington Street; Roxbury, MA 02119 Tuesday, October 30, 2018 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

ICYMI: At last night’s School Committee meeting, member Miren Uriarte said she put forward names of accomplished candidates of color for interim sup’t, but was told that would rule them out for a permanent position. schoolyardnews.com/uriarte-candid…

Despite sharp criticism from some groups, Laura Perille is named interim superintendent of Boston Public Schools - The Boston Globe bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/07/…

Boston NAACP head slams closed-door call on Laura Perille bostonherald.com/news/local_pol…

Excellent interview with BEAM President interviewed on NECN. necn.com/on-air/as-seen…

There’s one thing we know: High School Quiz Show is BACK! Season 9 premieres Sat. Feb 3rd @6PM on WGBH 2