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MTA opposes pension ‘reform’ bill
The bill as currently drafted will have a negative effect on new educators and will only dampen efforts to recruit quality educators to the profession.
ESP Leaders for Tomorrow applicants sought
Deadline is March 26, 2010. The program aims to enhance the participants' ability to be a visible, vocal advocate at the local, state and national levels of the NEA.
NEA president to Administration:"Takes working together to improve schools"
MTA members are asked to provide their views on the ESEA reauthorization
Identification of “Likely” Level 4 Schools and Race to the Top program
Statement by Massachusetts Teachers Association President Anne Wass.
Bill would recognize Education Support Professionals
Ask your Congressional Rep to support the National Classified School Employees of the Year Awards bill.
"Shocked and saddened"
MTA President Anne Wass on the decision by the school committee in Central Falls, R.I., to fire teachers and staff at Central Falls High School.
Members pack meeting on GIC benefit cuts
The MTA opposed making the new deductibles permanent.
NEA Foundation awards $1.25M to Springfield
Grant funds multi-year effort by union, school district and the community to close achievement gaps.
Penalties for Public Service
New video shows that unfair laws threaten the retirement security of educators and other public employees by cutting or eliminating Social Security benefits they or their spouse have earned.

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