MA-04: MA Teachers Association, NEA Endorse Jesse Mermell
BROOKLINE – Jesse Mermell earned the endorsements of the Massachusetts Teachers Association and National Education Association, both widely respected organizations representing 110,000 teachers in Massachusetts – including the Brookline Educators Union – and more than three million nationally.
This support from our educators will bring significant grassroots organizing power to Mermell's campaign at a critical time and distinguishes her as the best candidate running for Massachusetts' Fourth Congressional District to champion public education.
"We are proud to recommend Jesse Mermell to represent the 4th Congressional District," said Massachusetts Teachers Association President Merrie Najimy. "Jesse has consistently dedicated her time and energy to strengthening public education. From standing with educators in the fight to pass the Student Opportunity Act to challenging the state's high-stakes testing regime, she has prioritized the needs of our students. Jesse understands that our public schools and colleges must be fully funded and fully staffed in order to reopen safely in the fall – and as a member of Congress, she will work hard to bring crucial federal funding back home to support public education. Educators know that we can count on Jesse Mermell to have our backs in Washington, D.C."
The organizations singled Mermell out of the crowded field to replace Congressman Joe Kennedy because of her commitment to investing in high quality public education for all and ensuring that school reopening plans are equitable and center the most vulnerable students. Her full education plan can be found here.
https://patch.com/massachusetts/brookline/ma-teachers-association-nea-endorse-jesse-mermell
