MTA Retired Member Events
The Retired Members Committee is hosting a speaker series. These workshops, held on the first Wednesday of each month, provide a great opportunity to learn about important issues, gain new skills, connect with colleagues, advocate for our students and schools, and hear from MTA leaders.
Education and the Rise of the Right
Jennifer Berkshire & Jack Schneider
What do the election results mean for public education? Join journalist Jennifer Berkshire and education historian Jack Schneider, authors of “The Education Wars: A Citizen’s Guide and Defense Manual,” for an engaging, informative look at what’s next for public schools in Massachusetts and beyond.
Events are held the first Wednesday of the month from 3 to 4:30 p.m. These events are virtual, held on Zoom.
Registration is required.
Watch recordings of previous Retiree Speaker events
Videos from previous events
MTA Agenda: Legislating for a Dignified Retirement
An overview of COLA and WEP/GPO.
Libraries and Liberty
Book banning is on the rise and freedom of speech is at risk. Still, there are reasons to hope that freedom to read, inquire and learn will prevail. Presenter: Bill Newman is an attorney with the ACLU of Massachusetts and co-host of a daily radio show, Talk the Talk, where he interviews newsmakers, activists, authors & artists. It is available as a podcast at whmp.com.
An Update on Sexuality and Aging
Jane Fleishman
Reverse Freedom Rides
Dr Sarah Sherman-Stokes
Responding to Global Warming: An Inter-Generational Fight
MTA Climate Action Network
A Museum for All of Boston
Dr. Niles Blunt, Museum of Fine Arts