We are asking you to contact your legislators right away to help make sure that contract promises made to thousands of MTA members working across the University of Massachusetts system are kept. New contracts were agreed to and ratified in December – but now UMass President Robert … [Read more...]
Discuss Legislation and Education with Representative Dave Rogers
Representative Dave Rogers Wants to Discuss Legislation and Education with Us Tuesday, March 17th 7:00 PM Chenery Middle School 95 Washington St., Belmont Community Room Representing all of Belmont and parts of Arlington and Cambridge, Dave is a very strong advocate for public education. … [Read more...]
Take the Statewide Time on Testing Survey
Tell Us about Testing Time: Go to this Survey Link The 2014 MTA Annual Meeting New Business Item 1 requires that the MTA work with Mass Partners for Public Schools to determine how much time students and educators spend on testing and test preparation. Please click on this … [Read more...]
Be Heard!
Use your "teacher voice" to speak out for the kind of schools our students deserve Be heard! This winter, take advantage of the many opportunities to use your "teacher voice" to speak out for the kind of schools our students deserve. ESEA Reauthorization: Get It Right Reauthorization of the … [Read more...]
Vote on their Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization bill
Friday, the U.S. House delayed a final vote on their Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization bill, and it’s unclear when it will be rescheduled. However, the Senate is moving full steam ahead and we’ve always expected this to be the key fight. So, I’m emailing you with this … [Read more...]