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Opportunities: 2021-22 Education Minnesota Foundation grant deadlines

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! Professional Development Grants for teachers, ESPs and higher education faculty Awarded twice a year, ESPs and teachers may request up…

Opportunities: Professional development and grant opportunities
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Opportunities: Professional development and grant opportunities

Professional development All for Equity virtual national conference The National Network of State Teachers of the Year and the National Education Association are partnering on a virtual conference for educators, discussing best practices for advancing equity in schools and communities. The conference will take place Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration ends…

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Opportunities: Hispanic Heritage Month resources

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15 and the League of Latinx Educators is celebrating and sharing out resources for educators. This month offers an opportunity for educators to share the diverse Latinx cultures with students. “The cultural heritage from Latin American is rich and diverse. There are 21 Spanish-speaking countries in the world, with…

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Event: Summer Seminar to be virtual, but includes local opportunities

Education Minnesota’s Summer Seminar, one of our premier professional development opportunities, will take place virtually this August, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual, synchronous sessions will take place the mornings of Aug. 3 and 4. The conference will be free for all members. Sessions strands for the conference include: Know Your Rights! Bargaining and Negotiations…

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Opportunities: State Fair booth volunteer shifts open

The Minnesota State Fair is scheduled to go on as usual in August, although that may change as the global pandemic of COVID-19 unfolds. Education Minnesota plans to continue hosting its traditional booth until either the State Fair or state health authorities advise otherwise. Every year, Education Minnesota member volunteers and staff produce personalized photo…

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Education Minnesota Foundation spring professional development grant deadlines approaching

Applications for the second round of professional development grants and second-year classroom grants, from the Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning are due April 2. Professional development grants are intended to provide education support professionals, higher education faculty of colleges and universities, and teachers with opportunities to take the lead in acquiring…