Published: February 2025
"I am glad the MTA is advocating for increased state funding for student mental health support in schools. The mental health of students should be a top priority for all educators. As a second-grade teacher, I see students who are 7 years old struggle with anxiety. My district has increased mental health support for educators in all schools, but it still isn’t enough. As a union I hope we can get behind this priority and do whatever we can to support the mental health of our students."
Janelle Lacy, Watertown Educators Association
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For the first time, Education Support Professionals had their own day of solidarity building and collaboration at the MTA Summer Conference. Held on a Sunday, because so many ESPs are forced by low wages to work additional jobs, the day encouraged members to reflect on their strengths and challenges as union members.
