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MTEA News Releases & Letters to the Editor

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August 11, 2010 - MTEA Applauds Passage of Education Jobs Funding

MTEA President Mike Langyel made the following statement on the passage of a bill that provides funds to districts to save educator jobs.

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August 6, 2010 - Statement on Sex Discrimination Case

On April 3, 2008, the MTEA filed a sex discrimination complaint with Wisconsin’s Equal Rights Division citing the fact that the MPS health insurance plans exclude FDA-approved “Viagra and similar medications” which are prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction – an exclusively male condition that is associated with heart disease, diabetes, prostate cancer, and other conditions.

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July 8, 2010 - MTEA Responds to National Interest in Contract Negotiations

MTEA President Mike Langyel comments on national interest in teacher contract negotiations in Milwaukee.

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Productive Meeting with Dr. Thornton

MTEA President Mike Langyel and Interim Executive Director Bob Baxter met with MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton and his Chief of Staff Naomi Gubernick.

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MTEA Statement on Layoffs

MTEA Interim Executive Director Pat O’Mahar made the following statement regarding MPS layoffs and the rally scheduled for this afternoon.

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April 29, 2010 - MTEA President Responds to MPS Budget

"We are deeply disappointed in the proposed budget released by the MPS administration today."

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April 29, 2010 - MTEA/WEAC Issue Joint Statement on Legislation for Low-Performing Schools

The MTEA and WEAC congratulate the state Legislature for passing legislation to help improve struggling schools in MPS and across the state. The bill provides the state superintendent with a substantial role in steps to help students succeed in schools and districts most in need of support and additional resources.

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April 12, 2010 - MTEA/WEAC Issue Joint Statement on Proposed Legislation for Low-Performing Schools

The Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) and the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) today expressed their support for proposed legislation aimed at improving low-performing schools. The legislation includes initiatives designed to increase student learning in the classroom, such as using a consistent and rigorous curriculum and meaningful collaboration between school leaders and staff.

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March 4, 2010 - MTEA Calls for Collaboration with Educators

Mike Langyel, President of the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association, released the following statement in reaction to the news that Wisconsin did not receive Race to the Top Funds in the first round of awards.

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Superintendent Selection

MTEA President Mike Langyel issued a statement regarding the selection of a new superintendent for MPS. "The MTEA looks forward to working with Mr. Thornton when he becomes the next superintendent of MPS."

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January 5, 2010 - MTEA Urges Legislators to Focus on Real Reform

Milwaukee educators delivered a message about real life in the classroom today at the state Legislature’s Senate Education Committee public hearing about the future of MPS.

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December 8, 2009 - Statement on MPS Results on TUDA

Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association President Mike Langyel issued a statement regarding MPS results on the 2009 Mathematics Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA). Students from MPS, joined students from 18 other urban districts in taking math tests that are part of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), and results were released today.

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