Over 50 educators, politicians and community members attended the forum "Whats Next in the fight for Public Education" last Thursday night at the Graham and Parks School. The event was organized by the CEA Political Action Committee in conjunction with Indivisible Cambridge. Senator Pat Jehlan and Representative Marjorie Decker were there to educate us about the issues and legislative agendas. After an introduction, participants joined small groups to dig deeper into the issues … [Read more...]
MTA February Vacation Opportunities
Learn with the MTA During February Vacation Week Please let your members know about these FREE opportunities. Send the attached flyer or cut-and-paste the text below into your own email messages or social media. Thanks! Education Support Professionals Workshops Tuesday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., MTA Quincy Headquarters Choose from one of three topics: Paraprofessional Power (all day) How to Organize for Union Power (90 minutes) Inclusion Strategies for Paraprofessionals (90 … [Read more...]
2017 MTA ESP Conference
Please join us from Friday, April 7, to Saturday, April 8 for the 2017 MTA ESP Conference. Designed for education support professionals, this year’s conference offers a weekend of professional development, networking and fun! If you have not attended the ESP Conference in the past, get ready for a great experience. All ESPs are welcome!Register for the conference by February 24 to get the Early Bird discount of $60. By registering early, you are more likely to get your … [Read more...]
Great Teacher Leadership Opportunity! (TLI)
Applications Extended for National Leadership Program: Deadline is now December 30 Applications for the 2017 Teacher Leadership Institute (formerly known as the Teacher Leadership Initiative) are now being accepted through December 30. Click here for more information and a link to the online application. The TLI is a partnership among the MTA, the NEA, the Center for Teaching Quality and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards to prepare educators who want to play a … [Read more...]
NEA and MTA Elected Positions Opportunities
Election Opportunities for MTA Ethnic Minority Members - MTA Statewide and Regional Delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly - Regional Ethnic Minority Delegates to the MTA Annual Meeting - Other Opportunities for Election Our strength as a union is built on member engagement and union democracy. From the local, to the state, to the national level, we need members to speak, act, and organize. Fighting for racial justice requires that we work to bring a diversity of voices into our … [Read more...]
