Dear Colleagues and Allies, The Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) is requesting proposals<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproposalspace.com%2Fcalls%2Fd%2F1555&data=05%7C01%7Cmshannon%40massteacher.org%7Ce3f9e4351b494b546c2a08db154ecbf8%7C5a965beb25264104b680131e5593c751%7C0%7C0%7C638127200430826384%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QmedCVa1JaMq66F7KGRJEAnOSrAh5u5Clc9MU%2B%2Bx4Kw%3D&reserved=0> for the 2023 MTA Summer Conference which is scheduled to run from August 6th to the 9th on the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. MTA's Summer Conference provides a diverse array of workshops related to union skills and leadership, instructional practice, racial and social justice, and all other areas of professional interest. Additionally, this conference attracts a variety of members from public schools and higher education including teachers, faculty, professional staff, education support professionals and retirees. Whether you are have presented previously or this could be your first time, the MTA encourages you to submit your proposal via ProposalSpace<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fproposalspace.com%2Fcalls%2Fd%2F1555&data=05%7C01%7Cmshannon%40massteacher.org%7Ce3f9e4351b494b546c2a08db154ecbf8%7C5a965beb25264104b680131e5593c751%7C0%7C0%7C638127200430826384%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QmedCVa1JaMq66F7KGRJEAnOSrAh5u5Clc9MU%2B%2Bx4Kw%3D&reserved=0>. It is the hope of the planning team to offer a diverse and comprehensive menu of workshop offerings that meet the unique interests of our members. Please visit the site for more specific information regarding areas of interest, workshop schedules, suggestions for a stronger proposal, and our policy regarding fees, housing, and meals. All proposals are due by March 26, 2023. We are looking for 3 hour workshops, but 90 minute proposals are also welcome. Please share this email freely. Thanks, Audra