MSTA: Maryland State Teachers Association

It's Teacher Appreciation Week!
Thanks and a proclamation from Governor O'Malley
Celebrating teachers across the state, Governor O'Malley proclaimed Tuesday, May 4-10 Teacher Appreciation Week in Maryland. “I proudly join students, parents and members of local communities across the state in thanking our more than 100,000 teachers and other staff who bring their best every day to our students,” the Governor said. “Through their hard work and dedication, great teachers spark our children's curiosity and teach them to become lifelong learners.” Read more >>

Read the proclamation >>

Statement by President Clara Floyd on MSTA’s decision to support passage of the slots referendum >>

Middle schoolers enjoy a good read …or 10!
NEA recently tapped MSTA's Radical Readers Contest as the top middle school Read Across America program. The contests boosts reading and literacy for the ‘tween set in a four-month contest, and required students to read, then write about 10 books and submit their work for the statewide drawing. Learn more >>

Save The Date! Keys Forum
June 3, 2008 Learn more!
To register, please download the registration form and return to Yusuan Smithson by Wednesday, May 21, 2008. Confirmation letters and directions will be sent to you by Tuesday, May 27, 2008.

2008 Summer Training Series
Change Begins With US!
Register soon for MSTA annual training retreat in beautiful Rocky Gap, scenic St. Michaels or bustling Towson!

You can hone your skills as a teacher or support professional at the Professional Development or the Leadership & Organizational Development institutes or find inspiration and confidence as an Association activist at the popular Emerging Leaders Academy.

Download a brochure!