Town hall discusses changes to social studies standards
Education Minnesota hosted a town hall for its members on the new social studies standards and Ethnic Studies strand in February.
Educators receive life-changing loan forgiveness
Educators throughout Minnesota are starting to see their loans forgiven through the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, thanks to recent waivers and changes from the Biden administration and the work of both our national unions.
Local unions continue to build power through negotiations
Most local unions across Minnesota either recently settled or are still trying to settle their 2021-23 contract. Many are using their contract to make important changes in order to support their members and their schools. Four locals shared their stories with the Minnesota Educator.
Support for ESPs crosses all bargaining units in negotiations
Minneapolis and Saint Paul are the latest examples of locals who have two or more bargaining units in negotiations and whose licensed staff are putting education support professional issues at the forefront.
Minneapolis educators strike for safe, stable schools
The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Education Support Professionals teacher and education support professional chapters went on strike March 8, the first educator strike in the city in 52 years.
New ad campaign celebrates work of educators during pandemic
The latest phase in Education Minnesota’s “Believe in ‘We’” paid media campaign is a series of new ads that began airing online and on statewide television.
Member Honor Roll
Congratulations to the Education Minnesota members who have been honored for their work in the last year.
Burnham to lead statewide AFL-CIO labor federation, Fiereck takes on interim leadership position
Education Minnesota Vice President Bernie Burnham was elected president of the Minnesota AFL-CIO this December, leaving her post at Education Minnesota Feb. 1. Ryan Fiereck appointed interim vice president.
MEA conference brings together best of in person, online
Congratulations to the Education Minnesota members who have been honored for their work in the last year.
Member honor roll
Congratulations to the Education Minnesota members who have been honored for their work in the last year.
