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ESP Bill of Rights a key part of legislative agenda again

ESP Bill of Rights a key part of legislative agenda again Education Minnesota will once again be introducing an ESP Bill of Rights as legislation this session. The union hopes to push key parts of this package of proposals to have hearings and receive attention. Everyone who works in public education deserves the same things….

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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.