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Meet the 2025 Teacher of the Year semifinalists

 The 2025 Teacher of the Year nomination process is progressing, with 31 semifinalists selected from an initial pool of 142 candidates. Nominations began in November, followed by portfolio submissions from nominees. A panel of 21 community leaders reviewed these portfolios to choose the semifinalists. The panel will now re-evaluate the semifinalists’ portfolios and video…

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Meet the 2025 Teacher of the Year semifinalists

 The 2025 Teacher of the Year nomination process is progressing, with 31 semifinalists selected from an initial pool of 142 candidates. Nominations began in November, followed by portfolio submissions from nominees. A panel of 21 community leaders reviewed these portfolios to choose the semifinalists. The panel will now re-evaluate the semifinalists’ portfolios and video…

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How these Minnesota educators are navigating cultural appropriation in the classroom

 How these Minnesota educators are navigating cultural appropriation in the classroomEducators can help students engage with diversity thoughtfully, avoiding stereotypes and promoting empathy, by fostering understanding and respect for cultural traditions.By Brenda Alvarez, NEA Today Senior Writer Over 350 languages are spoken in homes across the U.S., reflecting the rich cultural tapestry in today’s…

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Willow Lane kindergarten team closes literacy gap with new approach to reading

The Willow Lane Elementary kindergarten team was doing everything right. They were using tried-and­true instructional methods. They prioritized parent and family engagement to ensure that students were set up for success at home and school. In every subject, they were providing the very best instruction that they knew how to give.