Eight others honored as Teacher of the Year finalists
Besides Benjamin, eight other teachers were also finalists for 2021 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. Here are their reflections on why they teach.
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Eight others honored as Teacher of the Year finalists
Besides Benjamin, eight other teachers were also finalists for 2021 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. Here are their reflections on why they teach.
The recent data breach in Minneapolis and ransomware attack in Rochester serve as reminders to educators that data protection
is of the utmost importance.
The Peterson-Schaubach Outstanding Leadership Award is given annually to an Education Minnesota leader (local or state) who has made outstanding contributions to Education Minnesota or its locals through demonstration of Education Minnesota’s Statements of Principle.
June/July 2020 opportunities
Leaders of the Education Minnesota-Mora EASRP local union knew they had to approach bargaining differently this year.
Educators advocated for what they need in a meeting with a legislator, who then went a wrote a bill. While it didn’t pass, they are not giving up.
On a typical day, you will find Richfield High School’s social worker Marisa Zimmerman working with a student on what homework they need to turn in or what they need to be a successful distance learner or seeking out donations for her school’s food shelf or leading a LGBTQ+ student group. “Every day, students need…