You couldn't ask for a better union leader than Kate Schmidt. That's why the Dakota County United Educators president is this year's recipient of our highest honor -- the Peterson-Schaubach Award. #WeAreEdMN#EdMNProud
95% of Minnesota teachers are facing a worse retirement than teachers in the past. Our state has the resources to right this wrong. TAKE ACTION 👇
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Students are WHY we teach, so it makes sense to be able to discuss issues that impact them -- like testing and staff ratios -- during bargaining. TAKE ACTION: https://t.co/ftPbLSgNT3 #mnleg#edmnvotes
It’s #PrimaryDay in Minnesota! Polls are open until 8 p.m. tonight. If you are in line at that time, don’t leave! You have the right to cast your ballot. Find your polling place, our endorsements & more: https://t.co/Z1CHvskCrs #mnleg#edmnvotes#Election2022
"We need the Legislature to step up and invest wisely. We need state education funding to keep up with inflation and the cost of living. We need to put our students ahead of tax cuts for millionaires."
- Dakota County United Educators President Kate Schmidt
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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan’s unfunded special education costs are among the highest in the state at $25.8 million.
Despite a $9.25 billion surplus, Senate Republicans are doing NOTHING to address systemic issues like this. #mnleg#edmnvotes#fundourfutures
In District 196, educators don't have the space or staff to provide students the quality education they deserve. "Our students need more than their schools can give."
We can change this by ensuring the wealthiest 1% pay their fair share. #mnleg#edmnvotes#fundourfutures
More senseless pain and trauma.
Education Minnesota extends our deepest condolences to #DaunteWright's family and friends and joins in calls for justice and reform.
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Never say your advocacy doesn't matter.
The Senate just passed the American Rescue Plan with nearly $170 billion for education—to help public schools and colleges operate safely and address student trauma and learning loss.
This would not have been possible without you.
With their limitless creativity and the right technology, arts educators have figured out new ways to connect with students this past year 🎨
@ArtEducatorsMN
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9 in 10 students attend a public school. We ❤️ public schools because they welcome every child—regardless of ability, race, religion, wealth, language, country of origin or needs. 🎨 @NElovesPS #edmnvotes#publicschoolsweek#publicschoolproud
Congrats to the 75 teachers who are candidates for the 2021 #mntoy award! Celebrating the work of educators like these feels more important than ever!
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(1/2) A special School Board meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. to discuss a proposed plan to transition secondary students back to hybrid learning. The goal of the plan is to return all secondary students to some form of hybrid learning by March 8. #196Pride
- Hire more teachers of color
- Mandatory ethnic studies
- End zero tolerance discipline
Join us to demand this and more during Minnesota's Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action https://t.co/JOZdlcxxMq #mnleg#edmnvotes#blmatschool