Minnesota Educator: June 2023 – July 2023
President’s message: Legislative session is over, now we must bargain boldly
Education Minnesota President, Denise Specht’s message: The negotiations for our new contracts this spring are the chance to complete the work that started a year ago when so many of…
St. Francis office professionals, bus drivers build solidarity during prolonged contract campaigns
“We’re worth more!” became the rallying cry in St. Francis when the office professionals and bus drivers bargaining units were building toward a strike if the district didn’t settle contracts…
2023 Teacher of the Year Houston centers community, connection, fun in his classroom
Michael Houston’s teaching philosophy has always been centered upon creating classroom community, and in light of the recent pandemic and the ongoing trauma his students have endured, Houston’s daily goal…
Ten others honored as Teacher of the Year finalists
Besides Houston, 10 other teachers were also finalists for 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. Here are their reflections on why they teach.
Legislative session ends with major wins for educators, schools
The 2023 Minnesota Legislature adjourned May 22 after passing a budget that makes historic investments in public education, educators and our communities. Also passed were numerous policy changes that will…
What are the direct funding impacts educators will see?
There were significant changes to how public schools will be funded in Minnesota this legislative session. The next few pages are a breakdown of only a handful and how they…
Unemployment insurance, paid training for ESPs now law
The Legislature enacted meaningful changes for ESPs this session.
Important policy provisions impacting educators, unions
Being a funding year, the main focus of legislation was on the budget, but there were also significant policy provisions that were passed impacting our unions, schools, educators and students…
Legislature passes some pension reform, Education Minnesota plans to continue advocacy
The 2023 Minnesota Legislative session ended with some reforms to educator pensions, but significant work remains. Education Minnesota is already planning for its continued advocacy for the rest of the…
We need library media specialists back in our schools now
Editor’s note: This article is submitted content from leaders of the Information & Technology Educators of Minnesota. All of the authors are Education Minnesota members.
All educators, including retirees, need to take caution with identity theft
The recent data breach in Minneapolis and ransomware attack in Rochester serve as reminders to educators that data protection
is of the utmost importance.
Join your union colleagues at two exciting events this summer!
Education Minnesota has two opportunities for members this August – one is brand new, and one is a new take on a classic event.
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