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Press Releases

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MTA statement on interim report from the Statewide K-12 Graduation Council

December 1, 2025

By making new state standardized tests a central component of the new graduation requirements, the proposal defies the will of voters who made clear their wishes in the 2024 Question 2 referendum, which passed by nearly 60 percent in favor.

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MTA President Max Page at Rally for Protecting Massachusetts Communities

November 25, 2025

MTA President Max Page delivered the following remarks at the Rally for Protecting Massachusetts Communities at the State House on Tuesday, Nov. 25

Public education advocates who held People’s Forums around the state to hear what education stakeholders had to say about the creation of new high-school graduation requirements found overlapping sentiment wherever they went, a main message being: moving forward thoughtfully based on broad public input is more important than moving forward quickly.

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New grad requirements need to reflect public input

November 10, 2025

Moving forward thoughtfully, based on broad public input, is more important than moving forward quickly.

The rejection of MCAS exams by Massachusetts voters as the high school diploma gateway provides the state with a unique opportunity.

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Alternatives to high-stakes testing offered in new report

November 5, 2025

MTA and FairTest have authored a report outlining alternatives to high-stakes standardized tests that measure student readiness for graduation in the 21st century.

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MTA leadership, higher ed members testify at the State House in favor of higher ed legislation

October 29, 2025

Professors & Staff from throughout Mass. will advocate for crucial bill and its expansion

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MTA leadership responds to state's Vision of a Mass. High School Graduate

September 2025

We are pleased that the Vision of a Massachusetts High School Graduate emphasizes core skills and attributes that are essential to the success of our young people as citizens, workers and lifelong learners.

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Student Opportunity Act, Fair Share produce for our schools

June 2025

Massachusetts Teachers Association President Max Page and Vice President Deb McCarthy released the following statement regarding the state Legislature’s FY26 budget: