Minnesota Educator: October-November 2023
President’s message: It’s time to defend our students’ freedom to learn
Nearly all Minnesotans agree that our students should have the freedom to learn an honest history, to read age-appropriate books, and to feel safe and welcome as their authentic selves…
Public poll finds Minnesotans supportive of educators, bargaining
Minnesotans and especially parents overwhelmingly support educators, schools and our union’s right to negotiate, according to a recent poll.
MEA professional development offerings for ESPs
The MEA Conference and MEA Online professional development offerings include a lot of great content for education support professionals.
MEA professional development offerings for ESPs
The MEA Conference and MEA Online professional development offerings include a lot of great content for education support professionals.
Education Minnesota’s 2023 MEA conference returns to an in-person only event for union members
The MEA Conference and MEA Online professional development offerings include a lot of great content for education support professionals.
MEA Exhibitors
The MEA Conference includes an exhibit hall with vendors who have an interest in sharing information, discounts and freebies with educators. The exhibit hall will be open from 7:30 a.m.-2:30…
Don’t miss the MEA keynote speaker
Don’t miss the MEA keynote speaker – Brittany Wagner, academic counselor featured on Netflix documentary series Last Chance U
Who do we need to move in order to achieve better pensions?
Education Minnesota’s Pension Advisory Group is meeting and preparing their plans for the next legislative session, and as soon as plans are created, they will be released to members. Until…
Delegate selection for 2024 NEA RA opens Nov. 6
he National Education Association Representative Assembly, the major decision-making body for the NEA, is scheduled for July 3-7, 2024 in Philadelphia.
Apply for funding to attend the AFT Convention next July
The American Federation of Teachers will hold its biennial convention July 22-25 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.
Teacher of the Year nominations open
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award, and remain open through Nov. 15.
2023-24 Education Minnesota Foundation grants
The Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning has multiple grants available this year. For details about the grants and how to apply, go to www.edmnfoundation.org. There’s a…
First-ever Uplifting Voices event connects, engages members
Education Minnesota’s first-ever Uplifting Voices: A Racial and Social Justice Event brought members from across the state together Aug. 4 at the Wellstone Center in St. Paul.
