Empowering Missouri Educators

The Missouri State Teachers Association is a grassroots independent professional organization committed to educating the state's children by protecting, supporting, and educating over 47,000 Missouri educators and other professionals for more than 165 years.

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Join Today to Stay Protected

Make sure you are protected this school year. MSTA’s member service coordinators are available to help you tackle problems before they grow. Our legal services team is a phone call away to answer any school-employment questions. MSTA membership includes personal liability insurance covering up to $2 million per occurrence.

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Open Hearings

MSTA’s Open Hearings are held across the state and prepare representatives for the statewide Assembly of Delegates.

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Save money with MSTA member discounts.

MSTA members enjoy discounts and deals on travel, phone plans, vision and dental insurance and more.

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Attend MSTA's 2021 State Convention

Join us for the 2021 MSTA State Convnetion. Happening November 17-19. Participate in informative workshops and elect MSTA's state officers and set the association's legislative priorities during the Assembly of Delegates. We look forward to hearing from Keynote speaker Peter DeWitt (Ed.D), a former K-5 teacher (11 years) and principal (8 years).

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About MSTA

MSTA is Missouri's oldest and largest professional education association.

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Enriching Educators

MSTA offers a variety of opportunities for MIssouri educators to grow in their profession.

I believe every Missouri teacher should be a part of MSTA. it gives us a voice in government, legal help when needed, and a sense of larger community.

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Changing Missouri Public Education Together

MSTA’s grassroots advocacy gives educators a voice in Jefferson City. Our government relations department and school salary consultants work hard for our members year-round.

Latest MSTA Action

MSTA HB349 Veto

May 27, 2021

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STORIES / NOVEMBER 22, 2021

MSTA holds 159th Assembly of Delegates

The Missouri State Teachers Association held its 159 th Assembly of Delegates in Columbia, Mo., on Thursday, Nov. 18. There were 505 delegates from across the state who voted on officers and...

Association News

#InstaFamous: Teacher Embraces Social Media Networking

Since the early days of social media, teachers have commonly kept their profiles private in the name of professionalism. However, with the ever-evolving world of technology, many educators have...

MSTA People

Missouri will invest $50 million to recruit and retain new teachers

Missouri will invest $50 million to recruit and retain new teachers The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced the launch of a digitally powered-recruitment...

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Empowering Missouri Educators

Join Today to Stay Protected

Open Hearings

Save money with MSTA member discounts.

Attend MSTA's 2021 State Convention

Let MSTA take things off your plate

MSTA isn't just for teachers. We support anyone who works in a Missouri public school. Teachers, paras, custodians, bus drivers, nurses, counselors and more.

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