‘At a Breaking Point’ media tour continues to highlight more of the issues facing educators this year
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‘At a Breaking Point’ media tour continues to highlight more of the issues facing educators this year

The “At a Breaking Point” media tour and Education Minnesota officer tour of locals continued this fall, as part of the union’s efforts to tell the real story of what is happening in our schools this year.

Educating during COVID: Virtual convention focuses on equity work of union

Education Minnesota held its second virtual Representative Convention April 24, which included passage of changes to the constitution and bylaws and action items which will drive the union’s work in the next year. More than 350 delegates from across the state attended the union’s annual business meeting. “The state of our union is strong,” Education…

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COVID, vaccine updates available for all members online

As school districts continue to change learning models and a new vaccination plan for educators becomes reality, Education Minnesota continues to update its website and send email updates to its members. Our COVID webpage, www.educationminnesota.org/resources/in-the-classroom/Coronavirus, includes: FAQs on vaccinations, saliva testing, health concerns, prep time, distance learning privacy, special education, paid leaves, unemployment and student…

Reopening plans bring locals together to fight for safety, equity
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Reopening plans bring locals together to fight for safety, equity

As school districts across the state began to put together their plans, local unions took the opportunity to organize and demand a safe and equitable return to school buildings. Local unions in many locations had a seat at the decision-making table from the beginning as planning took place. Many didn’t.