Michael Harris

Governmental Relations Manager - Missouri State Teachers Association

[Chaz Mayes @chazmayes]

@MSTA Capitol Day 2026! Advocating for public education and reminding our legislators that every decision they make will have an impact on our school districts and classrooms. If public schools don't stick up for themselves, who will?

[Missouri State Teachers Association @MSTA]

MSTA Action: March 27, 2026

https://t.co/xs2h0P8ytJ

[Truman State Football @Truman_FB]

For the first time in 31 years, your Truman State Bulldogs are BACK IN THE PLAYOFFS‼️

[Michael Harris @MichaelHarrisMO]

@JustTylerMadsen Had hoped I was done mowing this year too.

[Missouri State Teachers Association @MSTA]

MSTA asks Gov. Mike Kehoe to appoint an active classroom teacher to the State Board of Education. #MSTAAction

[Missouri State Teachers Association @MSTA]

Congratulations to the seven MSTA members named Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalists!

[Michael Harris @MichaelHarrisMO]

After over 90 minutes of @nba talk, I’d definitely listen to a @s_webber basketball podcast.

[Michael Harris @MichaelHarrisMO]

Not many may be enjoying @s_webber’s @nba talk but I’ll take this over a book reading filibuster any day of the week. #MOLeg

[Missouri State Teachers Association @MSTA]

MSTA surveyed more than 1,800 Missouri educators to better understand the state of the teaching profession in 2025. Read the full results here: https://t.co/QrTSICaq4e

[Kip Kendrick @Kip_Kendrick]

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn more about the construction field at the ”Careers Under Construction” event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Columbia.

[Missouri State Teachers Association @MSTA]

The Missouri House passed a $48 billion state budget this week that increases money for public schools but still falls short of what's required under current law. Plus, learn about two school reform bills making their way through the House. #MSTAAction

[Missouri State Teachers Association @MSTA]

Thinking about joining MSTA? Now is the time! ‼️ New members can sign up now for the 2025-26 school year and get the first few months completely FREE! 🤩

Start enjoying the perks today: https://t.co/EmikJviO02

[Missouri State Teachers Association @MSTA]

MSTA ACTION: The Senate passes two education bills, the House Budget Committee advances the supplemental budget bill, and the first MSTA Capitol Visit kicks off, with more to come! 🏛️ 📅

Read about all this and more in MSTA Action, in your inbox now.

[Missouri State Teachers Association @MSTA]

MSTA ACTION: Budget hearings continued this week, including proposals that could direct millions in state tax dollars to private school vouchers. The Senate passed its first education-related bill, and other bill hearings continued.

[Missouri State Teachers Association @MSTA]

This week in Action, we hear from MSTA State President Amy Kelsey about the importance of Capitol Visits, dive into DESE's budget requests for the year, and look at who's serving on committees affecting public education.

[Missouri State Teachers Association @MSTA]

This week in Action, we cover which statewide officials were sworn into office, a new job tool created by DESE, the MSTA Salary Book, and an upcoming PD opportunity for new teachers. Members, check your email for the link!

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

News Release ➡ Missouri releases first-ever Teacher Recruitment and Retention Playbook. The playbook, developed by DESE and the Community Training and Assistance Center, features eight cornerstones of a state system of recruitment and retention.
More: https://t.co/tS1Z3dospv

[Missouri State Teachers Association @MSTA]

MSTA's official statement on the passage of H.R. 82:

[Missouri DESE @MOEducation]

Today the @Milken Foundation announced Dallas DeWeese, a social studies teacher for Hollister Middle School in the @Hollister_RV, is a Milken Education Award winner!
Read the full news release: https://t.co/T4cG9z7Tdm

[Missouri State Teachers Association @MSTA]

URGENT: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate will soon take action on the Social Security Fairness Act. Please call your senators today and urge them to support the bill.

Call Sen. Josh Hawley: 202-224-6154
Call Sen. Eric Schmitt: 202-224-5721