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MTA to testify at pension hearing

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts pays, as an employer, less than any state in the country toward normal teacher pension costs.

The Massachusetts Child: MTA Locals Helping Students in Need

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Learn how your local can receive $500 or a dollar per member (depending on the size of your association) to help students succeed.

Budget Gap for Current Fiscal Year

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

An outline of the impact of Governor Patrick?s proposal on public education.

On October 29, Governor Deval Patrick announced his plan to close the budget gap for FY10. Previously, as required by law, the governor had announced that the state was going to be $600 million short in anticipated revenues. Patrick?s plan to balance the budget includes a combination of cuts, spending a small surplus from FY09 and use of federal stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

GPO/WEP survey

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Help the fight to repeal the GPO and WEP. Complete a short survey so that NEA and MTA can begin to collect data.

MTA members: Pres. Anne Wass and Vice Pres. Paul Toner request your assistance in the ongoing campaign to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). As you know, these efforts are a top priority for MTA and NEA as the GPO and WEP unfairly reduce or eliminate the retirement benefits of many educators and other public employees.

Education is key to this state's future prosperity

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Statement by Massachusetts Teachers Association President Anne Wass on Governor Patrick?s 9C cuts.

Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee winter conference set

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"Working Together to Create a Stronger Union,"December 4 & 5 in Natick.

2009 MTA Higher Education Conference

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

"Professional Issues in Massachusetts Public Higher Education" on the agenda December 4 & 5 in Framingham.

It?s time to raise the COLA!

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

MTA Retired members visited Beacon Hill for COLA Lobby Day, October 26. There's still time to join the virtual lobby. Send your rep and senator an e-mail today.

It?s time to raise the COLA!

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

MTA Retired COLA Lobby Day, Monday, October 26. Can't make it Beacon Hill? Send your rep and senator an e-mail.

Legislature's Revenue Committee "Listening Tour" Continues

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Stops planned in Fall River, Pittsfield, and Cambridge. Check the latest times and locations. Attend and tell the committee you support raising revenues for public education.

Nominations open for 2010 ESP Award

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Education Support Professional of the Year will be honored at the annual ESP Conference, April 9, 2010, in Hyannis.

Congratulations to MTA educators and students!

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Massachusetts Students Top Nation on NAEP Math. Grade 8 students rank first, grade 4 students tied for first.

Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System offers seminars statewide

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

November and December programs are geared to members who will retire in 2010.

8th Annual Just for New Teachers Conference

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

For educators currently in their first four years of practice.

Charter school approval irregularities demand review

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In light of "apparent politicization," Gloucester charter school vote should be reconsidered.

MTA responds to Hyatt firings

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Business has been slow in the hospitality industry, but that does not justify the cruel treatment of employees or the exploitation of others.

MTA testifies on charter, readiness schools bills

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

MTA believes that schools work best when the process fosters collaboration among the teachers, their union and their school.

Report calls Boston charter schools "dropout factories"

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

More details on charters serving fewer high-need students.

School funding formula needs an update

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Testimony of MTA President Anne Wass to the Joint Committee on Education in support of Senate Bill 278, September 15.

Online Informational Workshops

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Offered by MTA's Center for Education Policy and Practice. Topics include Autism Spectrum Disorders, Language Acquisition for English Learners, IEPs and 504 Plans and Parent and Family Engagement.

Online Regulatory Briefings

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Offered by MTA's Center for Education Policy and Practice

Online Graduate Courses

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Offered by MTA's Center for Education Policy and Practice

New Teacher Webinars

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Designed to address new teacher concerns at appropriate times throughout the first year of practice.

Pandemic flu

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Planning information and teaching resources and materials.