On the eve of a contract talks meeting, the Stoughton Teachers Association held a rally Tuesday night outside of the high school cafeteria before their planned appearance at the Stoughton School Committee.
A crowd gathered to rally to support the teachers, singing songs and blowing whistles, while drinking hot chocolate to keep warm. Parents and students also joined them.
"We love the support and love the energy," said Andrea Pires, president of the Stoughton Teachers Association.
Pires said she is hopefully the two sides will be able resolve their differences when they meet Wednesday.
"That would be a nice Christmas present for everyone," she said.
The STA was supported by their Dedham counterparts
"The war on teachers and the war on public education ends here in Stoughton," said Timothy Dwyer of the Dedham Education Association..
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