News releases from the current year and previous years. 

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May 22: MSCF settles lawsuit with Minnesota State over unpaid wages

Stories from media sources around the state, updated Monday through Friday. 

Kevin Lindstrom, president of the Minnesota State College Faculty, became the first higher education member to win Education Minnesota’s highest honor, the Peterson-Schaubach Outstanding Leadership Award.

More than 540 delegates attended the 2019 Education Minnesota Representative Convention, which included the election of the union’s statewide officers.

Gov. Tim Walz wants to increase spending for preschools through high schools by $733 million over the next two years. 

Public education was front and center of many Election 2018 victories, including two teachers winning the governor and state auditor races and overwhelming support for local levy referendums.

Teacher protests inspired far more educators to seek office than previously believed, the National Education Association says.

More than 1,400 Education Minnesota members from across the state packed the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Thursday to network, get CEUs and mingle with education exhibitors.

Education Minnesota’s endorsed candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, Tim Walz and Tina Smith, are now officially the DFL party’s nominees after the primary election Aug. 14.

Back to school isn’t just for students. Research shows parents play a key role in their child's education.

The National Education Association’s yearly celebration of reading, Read Across America, is focusing on celebrating a nation of diverse readers.

The Minnesota Teacher of the Year program, now in its 55th year, is the oldest and most prestigious recognition program in Minnesota to honor excellence in education.

• Teacher of the Year facts
• Selection panel
• Past recipients
• Learn about the 2019 recipient
• 2019 photos

This award honors a member, local union or intermediate organization that has worked to protect educators' and students' human rights.

Recognize the work of a member who has engaged educators, parents and the community on social justice issues.

Honor an exceptional educator by nominating her or him for the National Education Association Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence

We publish the award-winning Minnesota Educator bimonthly for our members -- both in print and online.

June/July 2019
#EdMNVotes in Action Rally; Legislative session wrap-up; Vice President Paul Mueller says goodbye; 2019 Teacher of the Year named; ESP Bill of Rights campaign; New EdMN officers elected; Peterson-Schaubach winner; Human Rights Award winner; Summer Seminar registration opens; Opportunities.

Our Minnesota Educator archives typically go back five years.