MTA News RSShttp://web.massteacher.org/news/RSS.aspxNews RSS Feeden{0F5D22F6-9C29-4FD2-9A15-9DD6F9A14D99}http://web.massteacher.org/news/archive/2012/labor-management.aspxLabor-Management-Community Collaboration Rennie Center discussion on February 28 to include Springfield President Tim Collins and MTA President Paul Toner.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:48:00 -0500{90B46501-0051-4BD8-8C3F-EBBB4B0B70BB}http://web.massteacher.org/news/archive/2012/links_spec_bhm.aspxBlack History MonthLesson plans, interactives and other resources for educators.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:34:00 -0500{39BE1919-738A-4B3B-8B0E-B9A65E76519B}http://web.massteacher.org/news/archive/2012/read_across_america.aspxRead with the trees and NEA's Read Across AmericaAnnual celebration of reading is March 2 and features the popular Seuss classic (and new movie) The Lorax.Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:17:00 -0500{FB832689-3286-49F0-A668-CB8055E4F60F}http://web.massteacher.org/news/archive/2012/he_lobby.aspxLobby Day for Public Higher Education on March 8Every voice is needed to send the message to legislators that increased funding is needed.Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0500{1062B2CC-41BC-487C-8966-8414C2A8C660}http://web.massteacher.org/news/archive/2012/mta_today_january.aspxMTA Today, January, February, March 2012On the cover: Education Stakeholders Ask Court to Bar Stand Petition From BallotMon, 13 Feb 2012 12:12:00 -0500{A66034E4-68D1-4BCB-BB36-FF8F3166BAC3}http://web.massteacher.org/news/archive/2012/human_civil_rights_nominations.aspxMTA Human and Civil Rights Awards 2012To be presented at the Human and Civil Rights Banquet, on a new date, in a new place: June 22, Crowne Plaza, Natick. Nomination materials must be received no later than March 16, 2012.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:11:00 -0500{A7605329-F296-42CC-BFB4-2912B1B8430D}http://web.massteacher.org/news/archive/2012/nclb_waiver.aspxState to receive long-awaited NCLB reliefMTA's Toner: We applaud the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to grant Massachusetts a waiver from No Child Left Behind.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:19:00 -0500{B3623556-054F-4551-82D7-359F472F29E6}http://web.massteacher.org/news/archive/2012/warren.aspxEducators endorse Elizabeth Warren for the U.S. SenateMTA President Paul Toner says Warren "understands the issues facing teachers because she was one."Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500{02E88FF5-025A-40B1-94CB-12D406964CDE}http://web.massteacher.org/news/archive/2012/mspil.aspxUsing Technology to Engage Students in LearningNew NEA Foundation/Microsoft challenge to innovate offers $1,000 awards for educators’ best ideas.Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:23:00 -0500{36A0D678-438E-4028-86B8-18068B5D9985}http://web.massteacher.org/news/archive/2012/h2budget.aspxGovernor releases budget for 2013MTA's summary of the key elements of the budget that affect public education.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:12:00 -0500{708C340F-9DAA-427B-A83D-1F19294A3647}http://web.massteacher.org/news/archive/2012/budget.aspxMTA President Paul Toner on the governor's proposed budget for the next fiscal yearGovernor makes education a priority, proposes slight increases to K-12 and public higher ed.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0500