Current Intiatives

Massachusetts Teachers Association
Current Initiatives

All In: Building Union Power

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All In Building Union Power

Legislative Action

Our legislative priorities articulate the MTA's long-term vision and reflect our shared commitment to public education, fairness for all workers in our communities, and a secure retirement for public-sector employees.

Legislative Action

Charter Schools

Commonwealth charter schools are publicly funded schools that are privately operated with no local oversight. They hurt students who attend public schools by siphoning hundreds of millions of dollars from Massachusetts school districts.

Charter Schools

Additional Initiatives

Ending Gun Violence

Students have taken the lead in demanding a strong response to the mass shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14 — and the MTA is prepared to support members who participate in actions.

Every Student Succeeds Act

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law by President Barack Obama in December 2015.

Fair Share Amendment

If we are serious about helping working families and building a stronger economy for everyone in Massachusetts, we must invest in our public schools, public higher education and a transportation system that works.

High Stakes Testing

MTA members are joining with parents, students and educators to push back against the overuse of standardized testing

Legislative Action

Our legislative priorities articulate the MTA's long-term vision and reflect our shared commitment to public education

Opposing Privatization

Massachusetts made history in November 2016 when voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure seeking to raise the cap on charter schools.

'Personalized Learning' and Technology

The unproven “personalized learning” movement is growing.

S-60/ORP

In 1994, public higher education faculty and some staff were given the option of participating in the Optional Retirement Program, an alternative to the Massachusetts State Employees’ Retirement System.

All In: Building Union Power

Legislative Action

Charter Schools

Additional Initiatives

Ending Gun Violence

Students have taken the lead in demanding a strong response to the mass shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14 — and the MTA is prepared to support members who participate in actions.

Every Student Succeeds Act

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law by President Barack Obama in December 2015.

Fair Share Amendment

If we are serious about helping working families and building a stronger economy for everyone in Massachusetts, we must invest in our public schools, public higher education and a transportation system that works.

High Stakes Testing

MTA members are joining with parents, students and educators to push back against the overuse of standardized testing

Legislative Action

Our legislative priorities articulate the MTA's long-term vision and reflect our shared commitment to public education

Opposing Privatization

Massachusetts made history in November 2016 when voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure seeking to raise the cap on charter schools.

'Personalized Learning' and Technology

The unproven “personalized learning” movement is growing.

S-60/ORP

In 1994, public higher education faculty and some staff were given the option of participating in the Optional Retirement Program, an alternative to the Massachusetts State Employees’ Retirement System.

State Takeover Zones

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has placed schools and districts in receivership for years.