Sisters and Brothers, Last Wednesday we received the news that Governor Baker had extended the Covid-19 school closure until at least May 4th. Shortly thereafter, DESE Commissioner Jeff Riley released a series of guiding principles and recommendations for districts to consider as they work with educators to develop “remote learning” programs to provide some continuity […]

Dear Brothers and Sisters, As of now, the MTA has not canceled or postponed Annual Meeting in Springfield on May 1st and 2nd. Things can certainly change in the next few weeks. With that said, we are still planning delegate and HEA officer elections while hoping for the best. If schools have not reopened in time […]

To:       MTA Membership From: Merrie Najimy, MTA President & Max Page, MTA Vice President RE:      Tele-Town-Hall Tuesday, March 31 – Guidelines on Remote Learning Dear MTA Member, As we end the second week of school closures due to the Coronavirus crisis it is important we continue to stay connected with each other and […]

Greetings,  This is a historic moment, and we are in it together. I hope you all are doing well and coping with being largely homebound. This has been an eventful two days for Massachusetts educators and families as new decisions about school closures and remote learning are being made. As you all know by now, […]

Sisters and Brothers, As move through the second week of this unprecedented shutdown, I want to start by thanking each and every one of you for all that you have done in such a short period to make your students feel safe and secure during this time. Every effort you’ve made, from helping to create […]