2022 MRTA End of Session Report
Since the Missouri General Assembly began the 2022 Legislative Session on January 5, 2022, there were more than 2,200 bills introduced. MRTA has monitored and tracked almost 400 bills. The 2022 Legislative session adjourned for the last time this year on May 13, 2022. There is good news for the education community regarding the budget. The Missouri General Assembly passed the...Read More
MO State Budget Approved - Teacher Starting Pay Increased
The Missouri General Assembly passed the $49 billion state budget last week. This budget was the largest budget passed in Missouri history. The budget includes DESE's $10 billion budget. Below are some of the funding increases: Funds to increase teacher pay, including: Fully funding Governor Parson’s recommendation to increase the baseline teacher salary from $25,000...Read More
Meet the Staff - Morgan Piening
The Talent Behind the Success of MRTA MRTA has successfully advocated for Missouri public school teachers and personnel since its inception in 1960. Now, under new leadership, the organization is giving itself an upgrade, reinventing itself with a forward-looking vision to collaborate, grow and strengthen MRTA, especially in a post-Covid environment, where our association was...Read More
Press Release - MRTA Executive Director Retires
The Board of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association and Public School Personnel (MRTA) announces the retirement of their long-term Executive Director Jim Kreider. Mr. Kreider led MRTA for 18 years, and MRTA wishes the best for him in his next chapter. MRTA has represented the interests of Missouri’s retired teachers and public school personnel for over 60 years. 30,000...Read More