• Teachers

    From districts large and small, teachers are on the front lines of the education debate and AFT MA is here to offer information, advice and support so that they can all do their jobs with courage and confidence.

    Teachers

  • Retirees

    Even after you leave the classroom or the school building, AFT MA offers a wide array of benefits and protections that help make your “golden years” even brighter.

    Retirees

  • Paraprofessionals

    Paraprofessionals work directly with students, offering advice and support that allows and encourages them to succeed. AFT MA is here for paras with professional support that allows and encourages them to succeed as well.

    Paraprofessionals

  • Librarians

    Libraries are the heart and soul of education and information management and AFT MA offers plenty of ways to support those who make these vital venues work.

    Librarians

  • Higher Education

    As demands on students continue to increase, our members in Higher Education continue to develop new ways of engaging and inspiring all students to achieve and succeed

    Higher Education

Latest News

Growing Into the Future – BPS program 21st Century Lessons continues to expand

As technology continues to take over in the lives of our students, many teachers are using it for good and to support their students and each other in innovative ways. In 2010, a group of Boston Public School (BPS) teachers launched an online lesson-sharing site called 21st Century Lessons (see XXX issue)Their lessons are now used and shared by Read More

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From The President

AFT MA President Tom Gosnell

Many times I have written that big challenges face us.  We can be talking about our experiences in the classroom and in the Read More

FROM AFT NATIONAL

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This is where you can find the latest news and announcements from our national headquarters in Washington, D.C.

From the Advocate

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The Advocate is the official publication of AFT Massachusetts and is published monthly during the school year.

Inside The Advocate

Benefits

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Click here to read about the many benefits that come with membership in AFT MA.

Issues

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AFT Massachusetts advocates on behalf of its 25,000 members, for students attending public schools in the Commonwealth, and on behalf of working people throughout the state. Click here to read about current issues of concern to AFT Massachusetts and its members.

Resources

Educator Resources

Click here to read about topics ranging from teacher licensure to professional development to the latest issues and trends in educational policy.