EMC-I Local #7040

Cambridge-Isanti Teacher Union - a teachers' union that serves the students, staff, and communities of Cambridge and Isanti.

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

MN used to have one of the best teacher pension plans in the country. Now it ranks among the least flexible and hardest to use.

Pension reform is key to teacher recruitment and retention amid our staffing crisis. https://t.co/bmaQ0KPAuG #mnleg #fairpensionsnow

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

With a $17.5 billion surplus, the time is NOW to fully fund public education this legislative session. Here's (some) of what that means. #mnleg #edmnvotes #fundourschools

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

In the past 3 years, Grand Rapids has been forced to make $5 million in budget cuts -- laying off more than 50 school personnel. 🚨🚨 50!!!! 🚨🚨

The wealthy don't need more money in the form of tax breaks. Our schools do. #mnleg #edmnvotes

[Mr. Putt @MrPuttMN]

Make all teachers' lives easier. Ell teachers also have due process paperwork (though less). Thanks @heather_edelson

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

As many as 50% of special education teachers quit within five years. Carving out time for required paperwork during the work day is one way we can keep professionals like Jana Hedlund in the classroom doing what they love. #mnleg #edmnvotes

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

Cold. Snow. Blizzards. It's been one of *those* winters. Yet every school day, bus drivers safely transport our most precious cargo. RT to thank them on School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! #busdriverappreciationday

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

Educators shouldn't have to plan pregnancies or surgeries around school breaks. That's just not how life works.

Tell #mnleg to support paid leave for all! It literally takes a minute 👉 https://t.co/DdHj0XnlW4 #paidleavemn #paidleaveforall

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

When the school year ends, hunger begins. The good news is kids can get free meals and snacks all summer at hundreds of places across Minnesota. Here’s how: https://t.co/cOdhQXw7BF

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

#Juneteenth marks our country’s second Independence Day – it should be recognized and remembered. On June 19, we celebrate freedom, honor Black Americans and their history, and recommit to civil rights for all.

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

"I love being able to educate people about where their food comes from, about what farmers do." Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Ms. Koenen! #WeAreEdMN #EdMNProud
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[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

Our students are tomorrow's leaders, tomorrow's difference makers, tomorrow's everything.

Speak up for fully funded public schools now: https://t.co/kOGyEJwA1s #mnleg #edmnvotes

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

“Sometimes a kid has got to believe in you before they believe in themselves,” @AFTunion Secretary-Treasurer @fedingram tells #edmnrc delegates in acknowledging the importance of Minnesota educators in students’ lives.

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

Good question, @fedingram.

“If our kids are so priceless, then why are you putting such a low price tag on our classrooms?” #mnleg #edmnvotes #edmnrc

[EMC-I Local #7040 @EMCI_7040]

Minnesota has a $9.25 billion surplus. Investing that money in our schools means smaller class sizes and more one-on-one time for students who need it now more than ever. #mnleg #edmnvotes #FullyFundOurFuture

[EMC-I Local #7040 @EMCI_7040]

@EducationMN Both questions passed. 63% and 62%. Yes!! $500,000 in state aid finally coming our way.

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

.@DeniseSpecht welcomes more than 1,400 educators online and in-person to Minnesota's largest professional development event -- our MEA conference. "Educators remain committed to being the best we can be." #meamn21

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

MEA's most popular classes give us a glimpse into how the school year is starting across Minnesota. It's apparent that now more than ever, educators are being asked to do it all. Many are already at a breaking point. #meamn21

[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

.@denisespecht urges educators statewide to be a voter. At least 200 school board seats and more than 30 levy referendums are on the ballot Nov. 2.

"Every single vote will count toward a better future for our students and our profession." #meamn21

[NEA @NEAToday]

It sounds absurd that the world's wealthiest nation would allow children to be educated in decrepit, even dangerous buildings, but that's the case for millions of America's students.
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[Education Minnesota @EducationMN]

The state of our union is strong. The public is with us. And our educators are more committed than ever to providing safe, welcoming schools and campuses for all.
-@DeniseSpecht to RC delegates #mnleg #edmnrc #weeareedmn