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Issues and Impact

Dec 2020-Jan 2021 | Minnesota Educator

Legislative session preview

Updated onOctober 25, 2021

The 2021 Minnesota legislative session promises to be a busy one as state lawmakers grapple with crafting a two-year state budget amid a global pandemic that threatens our health, safety and economic security. 

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Edmnvotes in action
Dec 2020-Jan 2021 | Minnesota Educator

Edmnvotes in action

Updated onOctober 25, 2021

More than 110 get-out-the vote events were held by local union Worksite Unity Leaders in the week leading up to Election Day!

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Educators step up to make sure everyone votes
Dec 2020-Jan 2021 | Minnesota Educator

Educators step up to make sure everyone votes

Updated onOctober 25, 2021

In 2018, Education Minnesota launched a program where educators talked with their colleagues about the importance of voting. This year, the program added in talking with friends, family, parents and community members.

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Minnesota Educator | October-November 2020

Delegate selection for 2021 NEA RA

Updated onOctober 26, 2021

The National Education Association Representative Assembly, the major decision-making body for the NEA, is currently planned to be held in person next July 2-6 in Denver, CO.

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Many options to vote safely
Minnesota Educator | October-November 2020

Many options to vote safely

Updated onNovember 23, 2021

Education Minnesota members vote at very high rates, and even during a pandemic, that will remain true. And thankfully, Minnesotans have many options that make voting accessible and safe.

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2020-21 Education Minnesota Foundation grant deadlines
August-September 2020 | Minnesota Educator

2020-21 Education Minnesota Foundation grant deadlines

Updated onOctober 26, 2021

The Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning has multiple grants with a deadline approaching. For details about the grants and how to apply, go to www.edmnfoundation.org. There’s a grant waiting for you!

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Local races can have major impacts on schools this fall
August-September 2020 | Minnesota Educator

Local races can have major impacts on schools this fall

Updated onOctober 26, 2021

Education Minnesota can help your local union create a campaign plan to win your levy or school board election this fall and in the future.

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August-September 2020 | Minnesota Educator

Plans for fall bring importance of educator voices to forefront

Updated onNovember 23, 2021

Education Minnesota surveyed its members via email July 16-20 about their feelings and thoughts about the best way to resume public education during the COVID-19 crisis. More than 20,500 members responded.

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August-September 2020 | Minnesota Educator

Plans for fall bring importance of educator voices to forefront

Updated onOctober 26, 2021

With the state’s official guidance for what education will look like this fall out, educators are now continuing to advocate for themselves and students.

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