Speaking out for a living wage
Education Support Professionals are pushing for real gains in salaries and benefits.
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GPO/WEP signed by the president
An injustice robbing public employees of hard-earned retirement benefits for the past 40 years has been corrected.
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Register today for a day of learning and solidarity on Saturday, January 25.
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The road to victory for Question 2
Our schools will stop punishing students who simply do not do well on standardized tests.
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Educators in Beverly, Gloucester, and Marblehead are fighting for better pay for teachers, a living wage for paraprofessionals, and paid parental leave. twitter.com/massteacher
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"Question 2 supporters recognized that our educators’ commitment and professionalism, along with our high state standards, are what make Massachusetts schools the envy of the nation. Those educators will now be able to focus more attention on students’ individual needs and authentic learning in their classrooms." – Quincy Education Association President Gayle Carvalho facebook.com/massteacher
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Monomoy Regional Education Association members proudly wearing "Protect Trans Kids" buttons in support of Transgender Awareness Week. instagram.com/massteacher
News & Events
Contracts reached in Marblehead and Beverly
These victories are testament to the love and support communities have for their public schools.
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Nominations are open for MTA Education Support Professional of the Year.
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Read DESE memo with answers to questions about replacing the MCAS graduation requirement.
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