ESP Bill of Rights a key part of 2020 legislative agenda
Everyone who works in public education deserves the same things. Respect for their contribution to the care and education of our students.
ESP member leads House Education Policy Committee
Cheryl Youakim is a paraprofessional in St. Louis Park and member of Education Minnesota-Support Personnel Assisting and Reaching Kids (SPARK) local union.
Session to focus on policy issues
The 2020 Minnesota legislative session begins Feb. 11, and while it’s not a budgeting year, there will be plenty of policy bills and some funding debates.
Minnesota educators receive National Board Certification
This December, 11 Education Minnesota members became the state’s newest National Board Certified Teachers.
REA program in third year of equity-focused advocacy
Education Minnesota’s Racial Equity Advocate program is now in its third year of training members to serve as an ally and resource in developing an anti-racism growth mindset in local unions and school districts
Attend precinct caucuses Feb. 25, vote in primary March 3
Minnesota’s major political parties—Democratic-Farmer-Labor and Republican—will hold precinct caucuses at 7 p.m. Feb. 25
Sebeka band students team up with rock stars
Dave Kerkvliet has been teaching band for 24 years, but has been a musician and fan of rock bands for his entire life. Recently he was able to connect those two passions in a very big way.
Mentorship program builds sharing culture in St. Francis
While the St. Francis School District’s mentorship program has gone through a few changes, the core focus has remained—creating a real connection with new employees and offering leadership opportunities to established educators.
Sen. Tina Smith listens, learns from Richfield students
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith visited Richfield High School in early January to meet with educators and students.
Discounts available for members
Did you know that as an Education Minnesota member you can save on local entertainment and activities? Some discounts include:
