Chicopee Education Association

10/18/2026

Public Higher Ed Workers Unified in Fight for Better Pay By: Scott McLennan Published: October 7, 2026 Share With faculty and staff at community colleges, state universities and UMass citing the need for second and third jobs, struggles to pay bills, and reliance on food banks all because of low wa...

10/18/2026

✔️ VOTE YES FOR EMERGENCY SCHOOL AID! Education Association of Plymouth-Carver President Tom Pinto hand-delivered more than 178 handwritten postcards from Plymouth educators calling for legislators to pass the $100M Fair Share Supplemental Budget to State Rep. Michelle Badger and State Rep. Kathy LaNatra.

🏫 These funds would provide public school districts with an additional $112 in per student aid above and beyond their baseline Chapter 70 aid for FY27. This appropriation would come directly from the Fair Share funds that MTA members led the fight to win. (Go to the link in the comments to learn more.)

10/18/2026

These campaigns have a quick "send your elected officials an email" option built in —

Urge Governor Healey to reject President Trump’s federal school voucher scheme

MTA leadership calls on Governor Maura Healey to reject Trump's voucher scheme which is "simply a fresh way to create vouchers that divert public money to private schools."

Read more & urge Gov. Healey to say NO to Trump's plan.

📰 Go to the link in the comments to read the full letter in The Boston Globe.
⤵️ Go to protectourpublicschools.com to tell the governor to say NO to the Trump plan.

10/16/2026

MTA wants to hear from our members about AI!

Who's shaping the future of AI in education—and is your voice part of the conversation?

Take the survey today and shape MTA’s stance on and advocacy around AI in the classroom: www.massteacher.org/aisurvey

10/12/2026

Today, we honor and celebrate Indigenous peoples, their rich cultures, histories, traditions, and enduring contributions to our communities and our world.

As educators, we recognize the importance of teaching truthful histories, uplifting Indigenous voices, and creating learning environments where every student sees their identity, culture, and experiences valued and respected.

Today and every day, may we commit to learning, listening, honoring Indigenous knowledge, and working toward a future rooted in understanding, equity, and respect.

10/12/2026

Today, we honor and celebrate Indigenous peoples, their rich cultures, histories, traditions, and enduring contributions to our communities and our world.

As educators, we recognize the importance of teaching truthful histories, uplifting Indigenous voices, and creating learning environments where every student sees their identity, culture, and experiences valued and respected.

Today and every day, may we commit to learning, listening, honoring Indigenous knowledge, and working toward a future rooted in understanding, equity, and respect.

10/09/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 LGBTQ+ Conference next month:

Bringing together MTA members – LGBTQ+ educators and allies – to talk honestly about workplace safety, intersectionality and how this moment is impacting our schools.

10/07/2026

SC meeting tonight

10/06/2026

Thank you will never be enough!

But for today it is what I can offer you.

09/23/2026

Please be informed!

The PROTECT Act limits civil immigration enforcement by state and local law enforcement agencies and in certain locations, and adds new policy and training requirements.