MASSACHUSETTS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Apr 19 2026EDUCATION

Teachers' Social Media Habits and Work Performance: What Really Affects Their Success?

Teachers' daily interactions with students and parents play a big role in how well they do their jobs. But their Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok habits can also make a difference. A study looked at 1, 840 teachers from primary and secondary schools to see how these factors connect. Most were around 4

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Teaching in Nevada: What We Can Do to Help

Teachers shape our kids’ futures. They work hard, often beyond the school day, and many feel overworked and underpaid. Nevada has tried to fix this by raising salaries. The result is a smaller number of teachers leaving and more people staying in classrooms. Still, the average pay is only about $53,

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Birth Centers: A Missing Piece in Massachusetts Health

Massachusetts leads in insurance coverage, yet its maternity care falls short. A federal study showed that low‑risk births at freestanding centers cut preterm deliveries and cesarean sections, saving over $2, 000 per family. Only one such center is currently open, and it faces possible closure

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Apr 11 2026WEATHER

A mild Friday then a cooler weekend in Massachusetts

Massachusetts starts Friday with chilly morning air in the mid-30s before climbing to the mid-to-upper 60s during the afternoon. Boston should land around 68 degrees, Worcester near 67, Springfield close to 69, and the Berkshires about 66. Cape Cod and the Islands will be the coolest pocket at 51 de

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

A Quick Look at Massachusetts' Health Funding Fix

Massachusetts just set aside another $300 million to keep public workers' health plans running until summer. Lawmakers pushed this through fast, signing the bill the same day it cleared both chambers. The money targets the Group Insurance Commission, which handles health plans for roughly 460, 000 p

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Mar 29 2026WEATHER

Shifting Weather: From Snow to Sunny Days in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is set for a roller‑coaster of weather. Overnight, the state will feel the chill as temperatures drop to the mid‑20s in Boston and central areas, while western spots might see teens. The cold will ease quickly; by Sunday afternoon clear skies and temperatures in the mid‑40s are expecte

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

High‑School Hoops Heat and New Coaching Moves

Massachusetts high‑school basketball is buzzing as playoff games deliver tight finishes and standout performances. In one matchup, a sixth‑seeded team edged past the seventh seed with a 68-65 win, thanks to a player who added 46 points and stole the ball ten times. His season total of 154 points ove

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Feb 14 2026EDUCATION

Teachers' Retirement: A Fair Deal?

Teachers are the backbone of our education system, but many are anxious about their future. They worry about having enough money when they retire. This worry is making some teachers quit, and others think twice about joining the profession. It's a big problem, and it's not getting the attention it d

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Jan 22 2026EDUCATION

Helping Teachers in Northwest ISD: A Community Effort

Teachers in the U. S. often spend their own money on classroom supplies. This is a big problem. The Northwest ISD Education Foundation (NEF) is trying to help. They give teachers free resources. This helps teachers focus on teaching instead of worrying about money. The NEF is a nonprofit group. The

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Jan 21 2026EDUCATION

How Tech Helps Students in Special Education

Teachers in Taiwan are using more tools to help students with disabilities. These tools, called assistive technology (AT), make learning easier. The study looked at why some teachers use these tools more than others. First, experience matters. Teachers who have been teaching for more than 10 years

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