MTA Retired First Wednesday Speaker Series - Winter
A wave of legislation has been sweeping the country calling for mandating literacy curricula based on the "Science of Reading." Massachusetts is about to pass its own version. But what is "Science of Reading" and who is behind this movement? Is there really a "reading crisis?" Is the "Mississippi Miracle" really a miracle? How are these new curricula changing teaching and student learning? Join us to hear some experts who have looked behind the curtain of this next "silver bullet" coming at public education.
Location: Virtual. Online Registration Link: https://cvent.me/n1NqeY.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
MTA Retired First Wednesday Speaker Series - Winter
How does the Legislative process work? What are the issues regarding legislative transparency? How does the MTA-sponsored legislation impact retirees? Do ballot question initiatives represent a failure of the legislative process or an opportunity to organize?
Location: Virtual. Online Registration Link: https://cvent.me/n1NqeY.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
2026 Early Career Educator Conference
Audience: New to the Profession.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Worcester State University
486 Chandler St. Worcester, MA 01602.
MTA Retired First Wednesday Speaker Series - Winter
Location: Virtual. Online Registration Link: https://cvent.me/n1NqeY.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
LGBTQ+ Summit
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Saturday, March 7, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Worcester Technical High School.