Are you ready to take hold of your career, learning to lead in matters of practice and policy? Participants identify their passions, strengths, and interests as teacher leaders through the Innovative Teacher Leadership curriculum. Then delve deeply into one of four content strands: (1) Common … [Read more...]
Teacher Appreciation Week – May 4-8
Join NEA and the National PTA in saying “Thank You” by sharing one of the following on social media during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8: A picture of yourself with your favorite teacher, past or present; A picture of your child with his or her teacher; A picture of yourself holding a piece of … [Read more...]
Send a message to UMass: A deal’s a deal
Greetings, As many of you are aware, University of Massachusetts President Robert Caret is breaking his commitment to thousands of MTA members by refusing to pay the salaries that UMass agreed to last year when it negotiated contracts with several bargaining units. Governor Charlie Baker, … [Read more...]
BESE to Hold PARCC Public Forums
MTA members have a great opportunity to let state education officials know what they think about PARCC — and about high-stakes testing in general — at a series of upcoming state-sponsored forums. We urge members to attend and speak out. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is looking … [Read more...]
ONLY 6 MORE DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY
ONLY 6 MORE DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY, and we need your help on Monday night and Tuesday (see below).Did you know that YOU CAN PICK UP AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR A FAMILY MEMBER? The Town Clerk's office is open 8-4, M-F, and while you're there, go ahead and vote!Don't forget that … [Read more...]