Public Education Matters Now More Than Ever
Educators and parents know that Massachusetts students need more opportunities to succeed, and we need to strengthen our public schools where 90% of students learn.
What We Are Fighting For
We must uphold the Constitutional right of all children in the United States to receive a K-12 education, regardless of their immigration status. Find out how your school can become a safe zone for immigrant students and communities and take action for fair and just immigration policies.
Immigration Justice
The second Trump administration will have a large impact on immigration policies affecting students, schools and communities.
Fully Funded Schools
Vouchers take scarce funding from students in public schools and give those resources to unaccountable private schools, a scheme that has been shown time and again to do nothing to boost student achievement
Academic Freedom
We are concerned about the current literacy bill under consideration, including limited oversight of ‘approved’ curricula, insufficient funding, and a waiver process that prioritizes compliance over results. We believe strong educators—supported with state resources and collaboration—are key to improving student literacy.
Make a Difference Today
Take Action Now
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What Can Educators Do?
From calling your member of Congress to hosting a community event, there are many ways you can show your support for public schools, students and the Department of Education. Check out our latest opportunities for individual and collective action and don’t forget to reach out to family and friends. Studies show that educators remain a trusted voice in our communities, so use yours to lead others in protecting our students.
I'm Not an Educator. How Can I Help?
It has never been more important for people who do not work in our schools to have educators’ backs. We need your voice and your passion. In addition to the actions and events, you can support public education by becoming a Community Ally member of MTA.
MTA Educators Take Action on Immigration
We’ve been taking action to support immigrant students and families. From rallies and rapid responses to advocacy and community organizing, this timeline highlights key educator-led in 2025.
Early Organizing
January
1/31 First staff working group meeting.
MTA prints thousands of red cards.
Getting Started
February
2/1 NBCSOS planning meeting to support Immigrant students and families.
2/11 First meeting with members to discuss forming a group to meet around this issue.
2/24 First statewide organizing meeting.
Rapid Responses and Incidents
March
3/5 Dennis-Yarmouth rapid response.
3/8 Worcester Eureka Street Incident and response Somerville immigrant solidarity rally.
3/8 Kidnapping of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate.
3/25 Kidnapping of Rümeysa Öztürk, Tufts student (Somerville).
3/25 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) terminates parole programs for nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
From May Day to Milford
May
5/1 May Day standouts (multiple locals)
5/3 Annual Meeting & May Day Action
NBI passes on legal representation for
members threatened with deportation and
discounted immigration legal services.
5/4 New Bedford May Day rally
5/10 Cape Cod family fundraiser
5/13 LUCE Hotline educator presentation at statewide organizing committee meeting
5/31 Milford student Marcelo Gomes da Silva detained on his way to volleyball practice
Growing Solidarity
June
6/4 First Milford organizing meeting with educators, parents and Casa.
6/5 Waltham and Springfield solidarity stand outs
6/10 Organizing meeting with SEIU 509 to discuss Rumeysa Ozturk union response
6/18 New Bedford High School students walk out to protest the School Committee’s failure to pass a “Safe School” resolution.
6/20 Malden Rally to support detained father of a student MTA Prints Thousands of LUCE cards
MTA Summer Conference
July
- Milford educators present at open plenary.
- “Fighting for Immigrant Rights” workshop
- EAW Rising meet to form committee.
Protecting Schools, Mobilizing Youth
August
8/11 New Bedford passes School Committee Safe Zone Resolution.
8/18 Youth Against Deportation March in Boston.
Rapid Response and Solidarity for Detained Students
September
9/1 Labor Day rally in Boston/Holyoke
9/12 Gustavo Oliveira, a Milford student, is detained.
9/14 Voices Unidas holds first emergency rally.
9/15 Burlington accompaniment for Gustavo.
9/16 Burlington Accompaniment Action for Gustavo’s parents and Blanca
LUCE/MTA canvasses in Fitchburg to spread awareness
Emergency Response to Student Detentions and Threats
October
10/9 A 13-year-old student in Everett, Arthur Berto, is detained.
10/10 Worcester Rapid Response effort regarding “Freaky Friday” rumor Solidarity School launch.
10/26 Rapid Response training for educators.
Training, Solidarity and Advocacy
November
11/9 Rapid Response training for educators.
11/13 Framingham district-wide stand outs.
11/14 Rapid Response training for educators.
11/15 Waltham rally.
11/16 Worcester/EAW People’s Pantry.
11/25 MTA testified before Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Community Rally
December
12/1 SEA president speaks out at community rally.
