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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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.

Barbara Jacobs

Eldon R-1

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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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Latest Stories

STORIES / SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Introducing the 2022 Missouri State Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Mr. James Young, a musical theatre teacher from Ferguson-Florissant R-II, who was just named 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year by the Missouri Department of Elementary and...

Congratulations to the Missouri State Teacher of the Year Finalists

Congratulations to the MSTA members selected as finalists for the Missouri Teacher of the Year award, Matt Good from Lee s Summit R-7 and Rachel Hensley from Carl Junction R-1.

Congratulations to the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalists

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has announced its 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year Semi-finalists . Among these are seven MSTA members: Donna Flood, Clark...

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Empowering Missouri Educators

Join Today to Stay Protected

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Save money with MSTA member discounts.

Book your stay at Bunker Hill

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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