Better together: Our historic educator union merger turns 25
Sept. 1 marks the 25th anniversary of the first-in-the-nation merger of the Minnesota Federation of Teachers and Minnesota Education Association to become Education Minnesota.
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Sept. 1 marks the 25th anniversary of the first-in-the-nation merger of the Minnesota Federation of Teachers and Minnesota Education Association to become Education Minnesota.
Being an educator is one of the hardest jobs—and it’s never been more difficult. But through our union, our members have the strongest possible voice to advocate for students, our profession, public education and our communities.
Mindy Christianson, a Fergus Falls high school teacher and union leader, was Minnesota’s 2023 NEA Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence recipient. This award not only recognizes and rewards exemplary educators for their outstanding instruction, but also their advocacy to advance the profession.
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The Legislature enacted meaningful changes for ESPs this session.
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 will impact educators’ working conditions.
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 impact teaching and learning across the state.
Besides Houston, 10 other teachers were also finalists for 2023 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. Here are their reflections on why they teach.
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 is to also have fun with and love on his kids.
“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 that respected and valued their work.