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Denise Specht

President’s message: Educators must lead during pandemic surge, equity backlash
2021-22 | Dec 2021-Jan 2022 | Minnesota Educator

President’s message: Educators must lead during pandemic surge, equity backlash

Updated onNovember 30, 2021

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.

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President’s message: Education leaders come together in defense of safe, welcoming and effective schools
2021-22 | Minnesota Educator

President’s message: Education leaders come together in defense of safe, welcoming and effective schools

Updated onNovember 23, 2021

Eight leaders in public education in Minnesota came together this month and spoke out against the campaign to roll back the work to make our schools more safe, welcoming and effective for all students

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President’s Message: Terrible school year brought out best in educators
Minnesota Educator

President’s Message: Terrible school year brought out best in educators

Updated onSeptember 17, 2021

Minnesota educators don’t get enough credit. We’ve met more challenges and maneuvered around more obstacles this school year than anyone could describe.

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