Minnesota Educator: December 2021-January 2022
President’s message: Educators must lead during pandemic surge, equity backlash
I’ve been touring Minnesota with the leadership team of Education Minnesota for the past few months, and I’ve heard over and over that educators and parents want similar things from their public schools.
ESP of the Year driven by lifelong love for kids
When the kindergarten students Tequila Laramee was working with couldn’t quite remember their letter sounds, she came up with a song on the spot.
Loan forgiveness program updates offer new opportunities for educators, all workers
There are new opportunities for educators and other public workers who want to take advantage of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, thanks to the Biden administration and the work of both our national unions.
Redesigned website focuses on better search function, expanded content offerings
Education Minnesota is proud to announce our new and improved website at www.educationminnesota.org, which launched in early November.
Officer listening tour inspires media series highlighting unsustainable working, learning conditions
The Education Minnesota officers have been visiting local unions and intermediate organizations through the fall, hearing members tell stories in every part of the state about how their work this year feels unsustainable.
Plans begin for Election 2022 work with an increased focus on member activism and engagement
Education Minnesota is beginning preparations for its Election 2022 work, which will once again focus on member activism at educators’ worksites and member engagement throughout the process.
Member honor roll
Congratulations to the Education Minnesota members who have been honored for their work in the last year.
Opportunities: Professional development
Opportunities for Educators in December 2021.
Applications now open for Early Career Teacher Seminar spring session
Education Minnesota and Metropolitan State University are pleased to offer a grant-funded professional development opportunity for educators in their first five years of teaching during the 2021-22 school year.
Education Minnesota app
Stay up to date, find events, get a digital membership card and more with Education Minnesota’s mobile app. The free app is available for all iOS and Android devices – including tablets.
MEA conference brings together best of in person, online
Congratulations to the Education Minnesota members who have been honored for their work in the last year.
Gjerdrum retires after long career in education, unionism; Lucking steps up as executive director
After seven years as executive director and a long career in education and union advocacy, Sara Gjerdrum has retired.
