Barbara Madeloni

Barbara Madeloni is education coordinator at Labor Notes and a former president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association.

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Economy & Labor

Massachusetts Teachers Are Making Waves and Winning Demands With Illegal Strikes

Public school workers can't legally strike in Massachusetts, but that hasn't stopped these teachers.

By: Barbara Madeloni ,; LaborNotes

January 13, 2024

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Education & Youth

Amid Staffing and Mental Health Crises, Teachers Say Test Prep Is Wrong Priority

Short staffing, emotionally vulnerable students, stress and safety have been major issues in schools this year.

By: Barbara Madeloni ,; LaborNotes

December 11, 2021

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Education & Youth

Teachers Are Being Pushed Back Inside Despite Slow Vaccine Rollout

The pressure to reopen school buildings before all educators are vaccinated became bipartisan after Biden took office.

By: Barbara Madeloni ,; LaborNotes

February 19, 2021

News

Economy & Labor

Chicago Teachers Are Voting on Whether to Defy City’s Divisive Reopening Plans

Chicago is trying to force its educators back into classrooms amid climbing COVID positive rates in the city.

By: Barbara Madeloni ,; LaborNotes

January 23, 2021

News Analysis

Economy & Labor

Paraeducators Join the National Uprising of School Employees

Paraeducators are taking an active role in the Brookline Educators Union in Brookline, Massachusetts.

By: Barbara Madeloni ,; LaborNotes

January 25, 2020

News

Economy & Labor

Fight for Racial Justice Fuels Little Rock Educator Strike Preparations

Communities are fighting for local control to stop charters and reverse the re-segregation of Little Rock schools.

By: Barbara Madeloni ,; LaborNotes

November 9, 2019

News

Economy & Labor

Louisiana Teachers Mobilize Against ExxonMobil Tax Exemption

Educators linked corporate giveaways to the deteriorating conditions in their schools.

By: Barbara Madeloni ,; LaborNotes

November 18, 2018

Economy & Labor

As the School Year Begins, More Teachers Across the Country Could Soon Strike

The combative spirit that first took root in West Virginia is still spreading.

By: Barbara Madeloni &; Samantha Winslow ,; LaborNotes

September 4, 2018

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