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Legislative session begins with focus on COVID relief

The 2021 Minnesota Legislature convened in early January, with much of the focus so far being on the COVID-19 pandemic as it still remains a concern. As of press time, the House and Senate have held hearings on updates from the Minnesota Department of Education and hearing from parents and students on their experiences. Education…

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COVID, vaccine updates available for all members online

As school districts continue to change learning models and a new vaccination plan for educators becomes reality, Education Minnesota continues to update its website and send email updates to its members. Our COVID webpage, www.educationminnesota.org/resources/in-the-classroom/Coronavirus, includes: FAQs on vaccinations, saliva testing, health concerns, prep time, distance learning privacy, special education, paid leaves, unemployment and student…

President’s message: Safety has always been defined by local educators, students
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President’s message: Safety has always been defined by local educators, students

There has never been a single definition of safety for Minnesota educators since the novel coronavirus shut down our school buildings last year. Instead, our union has acknowledged that each educator’s definition of a safe worksite would depend on the latest science and local conditions.