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Summer Conference draws hundreds to Berkshires
The 2008 conference at Williams College boasted the largest number of first-timers. Members gathered for professional development, planning and strategy meetings, training for organizing and to recharge in the mountains.
Welcome new teachers!
Tips and resources for preK-12 newbies and veteran educators alike, from your associations -- the MTA and NEA.
Governor's COLA veto sparks outrage
"Our retirees deserve respect and a fair cost-of-living increase, and the governor has denied them those things,” said MTA President Anne Wass, who vows to renew fight in January.
Proposals due for 2009-2010 legislative session
MTA will work with legislators to have bills that advance MTA’s mission filed for consideration. Proposals must be filed by September 2.
Private school creditable service bill sent to House Ways and Means
MTA’s bill (S1631) permits K-12 educators and higher education faculty to purchase up to three years of creditable service toward retirement for teaching service in non-public schools.
Layoff creditable service bill gains initial approval
Bill enables teachers laid off due to budget cuts to purchase up to three years of layoff time as creditable service toward retirement.

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