Educational Association of Worcester

Upon a review of candidates by the Educational Association of Worcester’s Legislative Committee, the EAW is endorsing the following candidates seeking election to the Worcester City Council. Joe Petty-Mayor Morris Bergman Candy Mero-Carlson Tony Economou Khrystian King Sarai Rivera Sean Rose George Russell Ralph Tiscione Jr. Kate Toomey Matthew Wally   [ Read More ]

‌TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY AT THE STATEHOUSE! If you have not already done so, please take 3 minutes to contact your state representative! The link is below!   WE ARE ALMOST THERE! PLEASE TAKE 3 MINUTES TO contact your representative! The Student Opportunity Act, passed by the Senate on Oct. 3, will very likely be brought to the floor of the state House of Representatives on Oct. 23. We will let you know once the date is confirmed. It is important to act TODAY to urge your representative to vote for the bill as approved by the Senate. The bill increases state education funding for local schools by $1.5 billion a year when phased in. The Senate version also puts more control over plans for spending the money in the hands of those who know best — parents, educators and school committees. Click the link then scroll to the [ Read More ]

The Educational Association of Worcester Legislative committee has endorsed the following School Committee members for the upcoming election. Brian O’Connell-Posthumously Dianna Biancheria Laura Clancey Jack Foley John Monfredo Molly McCullough John Trobaugh   [ Read More ]

The EAW extends it’s deepest sympathies to Brian O’Connells’ family and dear friends. Mr. O’Connell was a gentleman at all times and we are deeply saddened by his passing. We will keep the entire Worcester community in our thoughts and prayers. https://www.telegram.com/…/worcester-school-committee-membe… [ Read More ]

Dear EAW Members, The first meeting of the EAW House of Delegates will occur on Wednesday, September 25th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Room 117 of the Learning Resource Center (486 Chandler St) at Worcester State University. We are moving this meeting to WSU so we can participate at the School Committee Candidate Moderated Forum, which is taking place on that same day, also at WSU, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Sullivan Auditorium.  The School Committee has oversight of and responsibility for the school system. Their decisions affect the education of our students and the working conditions of our members. They review and approve the budget and set the direction in which the system must go. The School Committee is the body with whom we will negotiate our next contracts and, in the grievance process, determine whether the contract has been violated. Therefore it is important for us [ Read More ]