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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Networking with 43,000 Missouri educators

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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.

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MSTA Action - May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

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STORIES / NOVEMBER 17, 2023

MSTA Holds Annual Assembly of Delegates

The Missouri State Teachers Association held its annual Assembly of Delegates on Nov. 16. Members from across the state met in Columbia to conduct the association s business, with 473 members...

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Convention Presenter Podcasts

Click each link below to listen to podcast episodes featuring some of our talented workshop presenters. See you at Convention! School should be FUN! Brain breaks, Transitions, and Fun in the...

MSTA Convention

Empowering Minds: Meeting the Need for Mental Fitness in Education

Self Care S&C Teacher Tips Classroom Management

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Empowering Missouri Educators

Join Today to Stay Protected

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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.

Online Professional Learning

MSTF Classroom Grants

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