Minnesota Educator: February-March 2026
February-March 2026
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President’s message: One battle after another: Educator unionism in 2026
Federal agents equipped for war are roaming the streets of the Twin Cities as I write this, and many educators and students are staying home for fear of abductions and…
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Where required, members will be electing election district governing board representatives and state-credentialed delegates to the 2026 NEA Representative Assembly, which will be held July 3-7 in Denver. Election district-level…
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Represent your colleagues on issues that affect all educators by seeking election to a post as a delegate or alternate for Education Minnesota’s Representative Convention on April 24-25, 2026 at…
Licensed media specialists are a must-have for school libraries
Written by Marie Hydukovich, former media specialist and current fifth grade teacher. Edited by Heaven Keane. It is no secret that schools are light on money. Never has a school…
BIPOC Summit provides support and empowerment to BIPOC members
On Dec. 12-13, BIPOC members of Education Minnesota gathered in Bloomington for the BIPOC summit. This summit brings together members of color to uplift the strength and solidarity of BIPOC…
2026 Legislative agenda focuses on health care cost reduction, pay increases, pension improvements
Educators are the foundation of our public schools, and those educators need to be focused, healthy and present for our students to learn. But right now, certain health insurance companies…
Ways to advocate for public education this legislative session
As we head into a new legislative session and an election year, it is vitally important that elected officials hear from educators about the issues that are important to them…
Rapidly increasing health insurance costs put stress on negotiations
As health care costs continue their exponential climb, this issue has emerged as one of the top priorities of Education Minnesota members, according to a recent poll conducted by the…
ESP Bill of Rights aims to improve pay and working conditions
Every public education employee deserves the same things: to be paid a living wage, access to affordable health care, respect for their role in providing care for our students and…
Education Minnesota members show support for unsettled locals in Bargaining Solidarity Day of Action
Education Minnesota members show support for unsettled locals in Bargaining Solidarity Day of Action
Public education wins big in school board, levy elections
Education Minnesota’s political action committee—funded by $30 member contributions, separate from dues—is one of the union’s most powerful tools to bring educator voices into state and local politics.
Minnesota Paid Leave Law: What Educators Need to Know
This Legal Briefs column, written by Education Minnesota attorneys, is one of an occasional series on legal developments that affect educators.Written by Paula Johnston On Jan. 1, 2026, the Minnesota…
