Educational Association of Worcester

The Worcester Public Schools Coats for Kids Program provides new winter outerwear to children in need throughout the district which includes 48 schools, the Worcester Head Start Program, the Worcester Family Partnership Program, and several area homeless shelters. The program has helped thousands of WPS students stay warm through harsh New England winters. Over 3,000 winter jackets, hats, mittens, and sweatshirts are distributed to infants through high school students annually. Attend our Fundraiser & Social Event – Wednesday, November 7, 2018, FROM 3 PM~ 7 PM Worcester State University May Street Building THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM Donate an item, gift certificate or themed-basket to our fundraising event raffle table Shop for new winter outerwear and/or hats & mittens and deliver your tax-deductible* purchase to: Durkin Administration Building, Room 008 I 20 Irving Street I Worcester, MA 01609 Become a Coats for Kids ‘Shopper’! Volunteer to ‘unpack [ Read More ]

What’s on your mind as an educator and an MTA member? Are you ready to win $1.5 billion for public education (PreK-16)? It’s an exciting moment for the MTA as members are reaching within and across locals, finding common cause, building solidarity and growing their power to win the learning conditions that our students need. Come and meet with MTA members from your region at a member forum. Discuss your aspirations for your students and the obstacles you see that impede progress. Explore ways to fight for the schools and colleges our students deserve and learn about the MTA’s funding campaign. You’ll hear from MTA President Merrie Najimy and Vice President Max Page, and together we’ll make plans to WIN the Fund Our Future campaign this school/academic year! Go to massteacher.org/fundourfuture for more information. [ Read More ]

To all members, we were not aware that the union dues started coming out on this paycheck, we were informed that it would be on the October 19th paycheck. We apologize for the confusion. [ Read More ]

To all Unit A, Unit B, and Instructional Assistants: The open window to join the sick bank end this Friday, September 28th, 2018; It’s in your best interest to sign up! [ Read More ]

After advocacy from our membership, the school committee has agreed to put an item on the agenda for 10/4 regarding heat policies in Worcester public schools. We’re holding a community meeting on 10/2 to share stories and plan before we attend the 10/4 school committee meeting. All are invited from 4-5:30 on 10/2 at the EAW offices. Light refreshments will be provided.” [ Read More ]