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The stakes are high! Activism is the answer. By building union power, we are creating a movement for our students, our schools and our communities.
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Ending Gun Violence
Student-led protests demanding an end to gun violence were held across the country on April 20, the Day of Action Against Gun Violence in Schools.
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Betsy DeVos' Anti-Union Crusade
Guess who wants you to drop your union membership? People who don't have your best interests in mind.
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Too Much Testing
High-stakes testing has taken over our students’ school days. Teachers assess students regularly to guide instruction. But the testing madness is hurting our schools and communities.
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Registration is now open for the MTA Retired Gathering — a great opportunity to gain new skills, make friends, reconnect with colleagues and advocate for our students and schools. #union twitter.com/massteacher
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Listen up, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos! Private schools aren’t better at educating kids than public schools, study concludes. facebook.com/massteacher
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"We can't forget that what we working people have now is because of the courageous efforts of those who came before us." — Sara Dion, Medford ELL teacher #union. instagram.com/massteacher
News & Events
Legislature fails to pass school funding bill
Our students, especially those who are most vulnerable, will go another year without getting what they need.
Read MoreCourt rules against unions, working families
The corporate billionaires have won this case, but they will lose their battle against working men and women.
Read MoreMTA report focuses on threats from the right
Report details the forces currently allied against public education and public-sector workers.
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