Zimmerman puts student needs at the core of all her work

On a typical day, you will find Richfield High School’s social worker Marisa Zimmerman working with a student on what homework they need to turn in or what they need to be a successful distance learner or seeking out donations for her school’s food shelf or leading a LGBTQ+ student group. “Every day, students need…

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Member highlights: Prior Lake-Savage Coalition for Teachers of Color brings equity work to forefront of local union

The Prior Lake-Savage Education Association’s Coalition for Teachers of Color have begun creating real action steps for the local’s members of color, and creating opportunities for white colleagues to become equity co-conspirators.

New Racial Equity Advocates begin important work
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New Racial Equity Advocates begin important work

Education Minnesota’s Racial Equity Advocate program is now in its fourth year of training members to serve as co-conspirators and help develop an anti-racism growth mindset in local unions and school districts. The fourth REA cohort started in November with 22 members, who will meet another three times during the school year centering around specific…

Ellison receives national award for his commitment to his students, union
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Ellison receives national award for his commitment to his students, union

Tom Ellison’s career in education has been one of adapting and changing to meet the needs of his industrial technology learners. But at the core of his support for students has also been his commitment to his colleagues and his profession through his union work. That focus is the reason why Ellison is Minnesota’s nominee…

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Science teachers prepare, develop PD for new standards

Minnesota science educators will have until 2024 to fully implement the newly approved state science standards, which include big changes for sixth-grade curriculum, but a group of educators is already working to make sure their colleagues are prepared. “Earth science will be new for all sixth-grade teachers,” said Lee Schmitt, a Minnesota Science Teachers Association…