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EBulletin, April 10, 2022
Please click the image above to find the myriad ways you can participate in our "Stop the Cuts" campaign! On Friday I wrote: "Lots...
Mike Zilles
Apr 10, 20225 min read
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Stop the Cuts Update April 7, 2022
Lots happening all at once, so fast it's hard to digest: 1. David Fleishman announced today that he will be leaving the Newton Public...
Mike Zilles
Apr 7, 20223 min read
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NTA EBulletin, April 3, 2022
Our campaign is working, but it's not over. On Thursday, at least 300 members of the NTA and the Newton community participated in our...
Mike Zilles
Apr 3, 20223 min read
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NTA EBulletin, March 27, 2022
Our campaign to stop the cuts is taking off! Here is how you can join us! (1) This week is our rally at City Hall, on Thursday, March 31,...
Mike Zilles
Mar 27, 20221 min read
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NTA EBulletin, March 19, 2022
More on budget cuts. In this update, I will lead with "what can we do" and then give you some more reasons to do something...
Mike Zilles
Mar 19, 20224 min read
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Budget Cuts, Update #3, March 17, 2022
We are feeling discouraged right now, and we fear that you are too. It was just four weeks ago that the School Committee voted...
Mike Zilles
Mar 17, 20222 min read
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NTA Ebulletin, March 13, 2022
In this issue: Proposed Budget Cuts Community Relations Charles E. Brown Fellowships MTA's ESP Conference Proposed Budget Cuts On...
Mike Zilles
Mar 13, 20223 min read
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Budget Cuts Update: March 11, 2022
Budget Cuts Update David Fleishman’s announcement this week that the district will have to cut up to 74 positions next year was a...
Mike Zilles
Mar 11, 20225 min read
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NTA Ebulletin, March 6, 2022
In this issue: Negotiations Update Community Relations Labor Relations Charles E. Brown Fellowship MTA ESP Conference Trainings for New...
Mike Zilles
Mar 6, 20223 min read
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NTA Ebulletin, February 18, 2022
Stipend Negotiations Update! We are pleased to share with you that, THANKS TO YOUR ADVOCACY we have reached a tentative agreement with...
Mike Zilles
Feb 18, 20222 min read
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NTA Ebulletin, February 13, 2022
In this issue: Email Mayor Fuller (New) Negotiations (New) Community Relations NTA Elections Labor Relations Update Charles E. Brown...
Mike Zilles
Feb 13, 20224 min read
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NTA Ebulletin February 6, 2022
In this issue: Negotiations NTA Elections Labor Relations Update Charles E. Brown Fellowship Fair Share Amendment MTA New Member...
Mike Zilles
Feb 6, 20224 min read
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NTA Ebulletin January 30, 2022
In this issue: Negotiations Charles E. Brown Fellowship Fair Share Amendment MTA Trainings for New Members Negotiations For the second...
Mike Zilles
Jan 30, 20223 min read
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NTA Ebulletin January 23, 2022
In this issue: Bargaining Proposal Letter to Mayor Regarding Vaccine Stipends MTA All Membership Meeting Monday Fair Share Amendment...
Mike Zilles
Jan 23, 20225 min read
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Take Action: Save and Expand COVID Pooled Testing
Tonight the School Committee will meet to hear a presentation from the Medical Advisory Group. As you are aware, the MAG has recommended...
Mike Zilles
Jan 18, 20221 min read
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NTA Ebulletin January 17, 2022
I hope you have had a restful three day weekend. I had hoped to get an update out to you earlier in the week, but just was not able to...
Mike Zilles
Jan 17, 20229 min read
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NTA EBulletin December 29, 2021
Today I sent the letter below to Superintendent David Fleishman, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Chair of the School Committee Tamika Olszewski,...
Mike Zilles
Dec 29, 20216 min read
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NTA EBulletin December 19, 2021
Staffing, coverage, student behavioral and social and emotional challenges, too little time, low morale: The difficulties that educators...
Mike Zilles
Dec 19, 20213 min read
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NTA EBulletin December 12, 2021
In this issue: "What We Need" Survey Community Outreach "What We Need" Survey Chris and I continue to work on analyzing the data from the...
Mike Zilles
Dec 12, 20212 min read
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NTA EBulletin December 5, 2021
In this issue: "What We Need" Survey Medical Advisory Group - November 8 Recommendations Community Outreach MTA Opportunities "What...
Mike Zilles
Dec 5, 20214 min read
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