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Senate passes private school creditable service bill
MTA’s bill (S1631) permits K-12 educators and higher education faculty to purchase up to three years of creditable service toward retirement for teaching service in non-public schools. House action awaited.
Action Alert: Budget Vetoes
A number of Governor Patrick's vetoes have an impact on public education and MTA members. Contact your legislators today.
State honors two MTA members
George Watson of Walpole is named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year in Statehouse ceremony. David B. Mitchell, Masconomet, is Preserve America History Teacher of the Year.
Red Sox Reading Game opens new season
“The more kids read, the better they do in school,” says spokesman Jason Varitek. “You have to read to learn. It’s the key to success for every child.”
MTA launches campaign against income tax repeal
The MTA strongly opposes the November ballot initiative because it would devastate public education, the economy and our quality of life in Massachusetts. The consequences would be dire.
Layoff creditable service bill gains initial approval
Bill enables teachers laid off due to budget cuts to purchase up to three years of layoff time as creditable service toward retirement.

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