Minnesota Educator: August-September 2025
President’s message: Public schools for all, or just a few? The future of education in Minnesota
Education Minnesota President Monica Byron’s message.
Meet Monica Byron, Education Minnesota’s new president.
On July 1, Education Minnesota welcomed a new president for the first time since 2013. Vice President Monica Byron ran unopposed for president and was elected by delegates at the…
Meet the 2025-28 Education Minnesota officer team
On July 1, Education Minnesota welcomed a new team into the roles of president, vice president and secretary-treasurer. In addition to Byron, Marty Fridgen was elected vice president and Ryan…
Solidarity, organizing lead to success in Becker exclusive representation challenge
During a break in discussion of business items, over 600 delegates to the Education Minnesota Representative Convention posed for a photo with signs that all said the same thing: “BEA,…
NEA report finds inflation outpacing educator pay increases
NEA report finds inflation outpacing educator pay increases Minnesota ranks 15th in teacher pay, 16th in ESP pay, but nationally teachers make 5% less than they did ten years ago.
Willmar teacher expands library inclusivity with NEA Disability Visibility book grant
At Kennedy Elementary School, students are guaranteed to find themselves represented in a library book.
ESP of the Year nominations still open
There’s still time to nominate a colleague for ESP of the Year. Nominations are open until Sept. 15.
Unemployment insurance funded for two more years
Since 2023, hourly school workers have been able to receive unemployment insurance over the summer. This program is vital for reducing turnover in ESP roles and increasing flexibility and stability…
Education Minnesota teacher apprenticeship program creates new pathway to classroom teaching
Education Minnesota teacher apprenticeship program creates new pathway to classroom teaching. Earlier this summer, Education Minnesota officially began a new apprenticeship program for elementary educators Currently, the landscape for teacher…
Legislature finishes the year with special session
Due in part to the roadblocks the Legislature faced during this session, lawmakers had to meet for a one- day special session in June to formalize a budget deal that…
Education Minnesota mourns assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman
Education Minnesota mourns assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman
