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Teachers Association Project Volume 40, No A publication of the Massachusetts Teachers Association project Volume 40, No. 5/June-July 2010 connected therapy started Facebook using run seriesthings think photos future important trial tags librarian page language want Skype post connect help interesting toolsinternational program communication last like science know 21st century find created educators education paperless found upload FB insights activities avatar timeTeachingGlogster cloud friends & reach YouTube 2.0 hashtag blog media Ustream connection physical therapy community lab visibility example Learningshare #edchatwith map personal worked tweet class first VoiceThread teacherbookmarks skills learning feel value excited idea join able try going Socialinformation meanssee Mediayear comfortable audience PLN create Twittertags ways message conversation work exchange video peoplesocial PD new investment group @ connections blogged training Delicioususe reputation get Ning write goodthink onlinewaylearn classroom teacherscolleagues school need Two top teachers honored at State House loris Wilma Ortiz-Marrero, who teaches English language learners at Amherst-Pelham Regional Middle School, has been named the 2011 F Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. “The central question for Wilma is always, ‘What is best for the kids?’” Ortiz-Marrero’s principal, Michael Hayes, wrote in a letter recommending that she receive the honor. Ortiz-Marrero was recognized on June 11 during a ceremony at the State House. Also in the spotlight was Easthampton High School social studies teacher Kelley R. Brown, the state’s 2010 Preserve America History Teacher of the Year. “I thank the teachers here today and those in the profession around the Commonwealth for delivering the best results in student achievement in the country and the best results in math and science in the world,” Governor Deval Patrick said during the ceremony. As he spoke, he held up an MTA bumper sticker that bore the message: “Massachusetts Students Are #1 — Thank a Public School Teacher.” According to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the 2011 Teacher of the Year finalists were Kelly E. Langan of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School in Cambridge, Jenée Palmer Ramos of Brookline High School in Brookline, Jonathan M. Roy of Oak Hill Middle School in Newton, Benjamin G. McGraw of Oak Hill Middle School in Newton and Rachel T. Stadelmann of Alden Elementary School in Duxbury. Semifinalists were Cheryl J. Christo of Arlington High School in Arlington, Shana A. Grogan of Brookside Elementary School in Milford, Anne Morrow Grosky of Ralph C. Mahar Regional High School in Orange, Maureen O. Parker of Cyril D. Locke Middle School in Billerica and Joshua G. Rice II of Springfield Central High School in Springfield. Photos by Bob Duffy Both Ortiz-Marrero and Brown will be profiled in an upcoming Floris Wilma Ortiz-Marrero, left, has been named the Massachusetts Teacher issue of MTA Today. To view a video of the State House ceremony, visit of the Year. Easthampton High School social studies teacher Kelley R. Brown www.youtube.com/massteacher. is the Preserve America History Teacher of the Year. MTA’s Mission Statement On the cover The Massachusetts Teachers Association is In this issue a member-driven organization, governed A “word cloud” is a visual MTA supports state’s Race to the Top application 3 by democratic principles, that accepts representation of frequently used “tags” — terms that Editorial: You have enriched my life 4 and supports the interdependence of appear in a Campaign to cut sales tax threatens vital services 4 professionalism and unionism. The MTA piece of text Budget sets stage for another tough year 5 promotes the use of its members’ collective or on a Web Congressional action could save education jobs 5 power to advance their professional and site. The One day on Twitter 6 economic interests. The MTA is committed word cloud Many teachers using social media in the classroom 7 to human and civil rights and advocates for pictured on Human and Civil Rights banquet a family affair 8 quality public education in an environment the cover Change is theme of MTA Annual Meeting 9 in which lifelong learning and innovation was created New MTA leaders have ambitious goals 10 flourish. from the notes for Clarke is named MTA executive director-treasurer 11 a story in Hall of Fame induction caps teacher’s career 12 MTA President this issue Governor fields questions from educators 13 Anne Wass of MTA Today on how social Higher education unions expect new proposal 14 MTA Vice President media are changing teaching Grant program helps ESPs become teachers 15 Paul Toner and learning. With tools A primer on the COLA 16 Executive Director-Treasurer such as Twitter, Ning and Repeal of offsets remains a top priority 16 Ann Clarke Skype, educators now have Rules govern post-retirement employment 17 a network of colleagues to Communications Director/Editor Educators turn out for convention 18 consult on any given issue James Sacks at any time, and the flow of Regional retirement consultations available 19 Staff Assistant information is nonstop. To The risks and rewards of home improvements 20 Janice Morrissey learn more about word clouds, MTAB helps members save a lot 20 Publisher visit http://oupeltglobalblog. MTA Boston Celtics Honor Roll boosts achievement 21 Ann Clarke com/2010/06/16/what-is-a- Professor receives distinguished teaching award 21 word-cloud/. For our coverage Graphic Arts Assistant MTA’s GLBT Issues Committee promotes awareness 22 Jacqueline Feng of social media, please see Classifieds 24 pages 6, 7 and 23. Obituaries 26 Entries flood in for MTA Red Sox Reading Game 28 Cover graphic by Jacqueline Feng This issue also includes the summer edition of the MTA Advantage MTA TODAY, ISSN 08982481, is published quarterly, with an extra issue in June, by Quote-Unquote the Massachusetts Teachers Association. Subscription: $2.70 of MTA members’ dues is designated for MTA Today. “I know the political season is upon us in The Massachusetts Teachers Association 20 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108 Periodicals postage rates paid at Boston, MA, Washington. But gridlock as a political strategy 800.392.6175 or 617.742.7950 and at additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send FAX: 617.742.7046 address changes to: Massachusetts Teachers is destructive to the country.” www.massteacher.org Association, 20 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108. Copyright ©2010 by the Massachusetts Teachers —Excerpt from President Barack Obama’s June 19 Association. All material in this periodical may be reproduced by teachers for distribution to radio address, in which he called for Congress students or by affiliate associations for their own publications. Unless expressly stated, to pass legislation that would prevent educators acceptance of advertising does not necessarily imply endorsement of the product by MTA or and other public-sector employees from losing their jobs MTA Benefits. 2 June/July 2010 MTA supports RTTT application Union cites value of having a voice in federal process By Laura Barrett Pro Posed Teacher evaluaTion sysTem under rTTT assachusetts has joined 34 other states and the District of Columbia in applying for Phase 2 federal Race to Year One Year TwO the Top grant funds. MThe application, filed to meet a June 1 deadline, raTing FormaTive assessmenT summaTive evaluaTion followed a May 22 vote by the MTA Board of Directors to support the process and the subsequent Teachers rated based on multiple Evaluator conducts formative assessment to Evaluation determines progress made participation of 194 of the MTA’s roughly 300 preK- measures. Where available, MCAS determine teacher strengths and weaknesses. toward achieving improvement plan 12 teacher locals, or nearly two-thirds of the total. growth scores are one measure. Assessment tools may include classroom goals. MCAS scores not used in making Two states, Delaware and Tennessee, were observations and review of student work. that determination. the only grant recipients in Phase 1. The U.S. Department of Education intends to name Phase 2 Improvement plan with goals developed. finalists in late August and to pick 10 to 15 winning states before the end of September. Massachusetts is eligible for $250 million over four years. “On balance, a majority of our Board members believed that the potential benefits outweigh the risks,” said MTA President Anne Wass. “We said very clearly that teachers need to be at the table when decisions are made about how to attract, retain, support and evaluate teachers and principals. State education officials heard us and consulted with us closely during the grant-writing process. They have overwhelming majority of teachers believe it would On the other hand, it may be that Teacher A has poor also promised us a voice in the implementation phase be grossly unfair to hold us solely responsible for our classroom management skills or is teaching a subject if Massachusetts wins a grant.” students’ growth scores on MCAS tests since there outside her area of expertise. The scores alone won’t Wass said that the Board’s vote was intended are dozens of other factors that contribute to scores, tell you what is going on. Only observation by a to provide guidance to local affiliates, but that including family income, parental support and the skilled, experienced evaluator will get to the heart of ultimately each local had to decide whether to sign students’ own motivation and effort.” the problem and form the basis of an improvement
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