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

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Benefits of MSTA Membership

A designated member service coordinator
Professional learning opportunities
Liability Insurance
A voice in Jefferson City.
Leadership opportunities
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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.

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MSTA Action - May 13, 2022

May 13, 2022

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STORIES / NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Teaching: An Unexpected Calling

The Art of Teaching Children

Phillip Done is a retired elementary school teacher, highly-acclaimed author, and educational consultant. Todd Fuller recently reviewed his new book The Art of Teaching Children and interviewed...

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Empowering Missouri Educators

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Save money with MSTA member discounts.

Benefits of MSTA Membership

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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