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Our Issues

We are fighting for the public schools and colleges that our students, their families and our communities deserve.
Becky Abate, president of the Hopkinton Teachers Association, standing in her classroom at school. Eric Haynes
Becky Abate, an educator for almost 20 years, is president of the Hopkinton Teachers Association.

Educating the whole child is about education funding, and it’s about so much more, too.

Learn more about what we're doing to improve the lives of our students, educators and communities.

AI and Our Schools

The future of education should be shaped by educators, students, families and communities – not by technology companies that are willing to experiment on students and gather vast amounts of personal data about students and families.

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Education Funding

Public school districts across Massachusetts are facing funding shortfalls driven by uneven state aid, inflation and rising costs. Take action to win legislative and budgetary fixes to provide the funding our public schools and colleges need and deserve.

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Fair Wages Now

Workers across the public higher education system – from the community colleges to the state universities and the UMass system – are united in our fight for fair wages.

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High-Stakes Testing

With the passage of Question 2 ending MCAS as a requirement for graduating high school, we have welcomed a new era in our public schools.

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Say NO to Trump's School Voucher Scheme

Urge Governor Healey to protect our public schools and reject President Trump’s federal school voucher scheme.

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Jason Eppskrier standing outside of Stoneham High School in the fall of 2025.
Educators and parents working together are a powerful alliance, and we need each other to succeed.
Quote by: Jason Eppskrier, Stoneham Education Association
A group of 6-year-old children in a school classroom.

Donate to Mass Child

MTA’s charitable organization run by members for members. Mass Child distributes funds to local associations so members can provide essential items—like clothing and school supplies—to students in need. The program operates entirely through the generosity of donors. Please consider making a contribution today. Venmo: @MTA-Donations When using Venmo, write “Mass Child” in the “What’s This For” box.
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A Diverse Union of Education Workers

The MTA represents 117,000 members in 400 local associations throughout Massachusetts. We are teachers, faculty, professional staff and Education Support Professionals working at public schools, colleges and universities across Massachusetts.