Officer listening tour inspires media series highlighting unsustainable working, learning conditions
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Officer listening tour inspires media series highlighting unsustainable working, learning conditions

The Education Minnesota officers have been visiting local unions and intermediate organizations through the fall, hearing members tell stories in every part of the state about how their work this year feels unsustainable.

Unity campaign needed now more than ever, says leaders
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Unity campaign needed now more than ever, says leaders

Education Minnesota’s Unity Campaign focuses on electing pro-public education candidates and pushing them for the funding our schools and students. But the organizing happening in locals through the worksite unity leaders means much more, given the pandemic and racial justice movement. Learn how to join the campaign at edmnvotes.org.

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Opportunities: Teacher of the Year nominations open

Teacher of the Year nominations open Nominations are now open for the 2022 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award, and remain open through Nov. 15. Nominations can be submitted online by accessing a simple nomination form on www.educationminnesota.org. Eligible nominees must meet these criteria: Teach in a public or nonpublic Pre-K through 12th-grade school or…

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Opportunities: 2021-22 Education Minnesota Foundation grant deadlines

The Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning has multiple grants with a deadline approaching. For details about the grants and how to apply, go to www.edmnfoundation.org. There’s a grant waiting for you! Professional Development Grants for teachers, ESPs and higher education faculty Awarded twice a year, ESPs and teachers may request up…

Opportunities: Professional development and grant opportunities
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Opportunities: Professional development and grant opportunities

Professional development All for Equity virtual national conference The National Network of State Teachers of the Year and the National Education Association are partnering on a virtual conference for educators, discussing best practices for advancing equity in schools and communities. The conference will take place Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration ends…