Result List
From High-Stakes Tests to Authentic Learning
"How much brilliance, how many great ideas, how many contributions to society have we lost because of this unhinged devotion to a one-time test?"
Educators Fan Out to Support YES on 2
MTA members are working to gain support right up to the Nov. 5 election.
Photos from the Campaign Trail
MTA educators, parents, students, elected officials and community members are getting out the YES on 2 message in cities and towns across the state.
High Stakes, Not High Standards
Join Mass. Teacher of the Year De'Shawn Washington in voting YES on 2.
Contract Battles for Education Support Professionals
"We are not numbers on a spreadsheet."
New Book Examines Influence of Finance Industry on Higher Ed
"Lend & Rule: Fighting the Shadow Financialization of Public Universities" includes the writing of three MTA members.
Supporting Diversity in Education
Mentor program launched by Retired members aims to help new educators of color.
Bill Advances to Force a Vote on WEP/GPO Repeal
A vote in the U.S. House is expected to be called sometime following the November election.
BRIEFS: Financial Help for Educators; Honor Our Own Awards
Loan repayment options, scholarships and other financial resources are available for working educators and students enrolled in educator-prep programs.
Make Better Hearing a Goal for 2025
Planning for a new year often comes with a renewed focus on health and wellness.
The Education Sector is a New Target for Cyber Thieves
In the last 12 months, educational institutions have become a new target and easy prey for cyber thieves and ID theft criminals.
Resources for Family Care and Personal Well-Being
Prioritizing personal well-being alongside family responsibilities, particularly when caring for aging parents, is essential.
U.S. Senate and House Candidates
The MTA encourages members to support these candidates for U.S. House and Senate.
Recommended Candidates for State Senate
The MTA encourages members to support these candidates for U.S. House and Senate.
Recommended Candidates for State House of Representatives
The following candidates are recommended for state House of Representatives.
Timeline for Nominations
Deadlines for candidate nominations.
2025 Nominations Form
Delegates to the NEA RA • Regional and Retired Ethnic Minority Delegates to the MTA Annual Meeting • Statewide Retired District Delegates to the MTA Annual Meeting
Regional and Retired Ethnic Minority Candidates to be Chosen
The nomination period for Regional and Retired Ethnic Minority delegates is now open.
Retired Committee Has Four Seats Open
Four members of the Retired Members Committee will be elected in May.
Nominations Sought for Candidate Recommendation Committee
Nominations are now open for the election of members to the MTA Candidate Recommendation Committee.
Statewide Retired District Delegates to be Elected
MTA Statewide Retired District delegates will be elected in May.
2025 MTA Friend of Labor & Friend of Education Awards
Individuals who have made significant contributions to the labor movement and public education are eligible.
2026 NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence
Nominations are open for the 2026 NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence.
Regional Retirement Consultations Available
Take advantage of the valuable services provided by our retirement consultants, who are available to MTA members without charge.
Last Words
Last Word: Deb Mousley
"We need to offer alternatives to the four-year college path and demand living wages. This will enable our graduates to provide for their families with pride and dignity."
Retired Members Celebrate the Careers of Two Educators
Kenneth Kalen and Elaine Koury recently received the Honor Our Own awards.
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MTA President Matt Bach joins a panel discussion on artificial intelligence with Shaleen Title, an adjunct law professor of AI, and Justin Reich, an MIT/Harvard education researcher. The Curiosity Desk is hosted by Edgar B. Herwick III on GBH News, 89.7 FM. This segment aired on August 25, 2026.
