At the Legislature
The decisions state legislators make affect your classroom, school and profession. State funding dictates what districts can do about class sizes, special education caseloads, even the condition of your building.
What we do
Education Minnesota has paid lobbyists and hundreds of fellow Minnesota educators fighting for you at the Capitol, connecting with legislators and other state officials to ensure their voices are heard when decisions are made. We track legislation, keep you informed and arm you with the resources you need to influence public policy.
A lot of people think they know what’s best for students without asking educators. Your union gives you a seat at the table because educators know what’s best for students.
What we’re fighting for
A strong system of public schools, one that gives every Minnesota student an equal opportunity for success – no matter what they look like or where they come from – will strengthen our communities and improve the lives of children and their families.
If we are serious about making sure every student can pursue their dreams, our state needs to get serious about funding what works.
Here are just some of the issues we’re prioritizing at the state Capitol.
Get involved
The most effective advocates for public schools are you and your colleagues. Get involved!
- Attend a lobby day
- Testify at a legislative hearing
- Contact your legislators
- Make sure you’re receiving our weekly Capitol Connection e-newsletter
Health Care Day of Action
- When: Wednesday, March 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Where: Education Minnesota, 41 Sherburne Ave., St. Paul, MN 55103
- Why: Show your support and talk to legislators about our statewide health insurance pool bill!
Join educators from around the state for our Health Care Day of Action on March 18, as we come together in advocacy around our health insurance pool bill, lobbying legislators to support this critically important legislation. Member mileage will be reimbursed, and Education Minnesota will reimburse the costs for two subs per local, with local president approval.
Lobby Days
The most effective advocates for public schools in Minnesota are the front-line educators who guide our students toward successful lives every day, which is why Education Minnesota has made it easier than ever for members to participate in lobby days.
Take action
Write a letter to the editor
Write a letter to the editor and submit to your local newspaper(s) on major education issues. We make it easy with our LTE templates!
Email your legislators
Support a statewide health insurance pool for educators
Health insurance costs are rising faster than wage increases for many educators. Write your legislators and urge them to support a statewide health insurance pool for all school employees. No one should be forced to choose between health care and putting food on the table or a roof over their heads!
Raise educator wages using state funding
Raise revenue to protect our schools, invest in educators
State leaders are deciding on a budget that will show how they plan to respond to Trump’s attack on public education. We must ensure Minnesota’s wealthiest and large corporations pay what they truly owe in taxes so we can protect our schools and invest in improvements to educator pay, pensions and health care. Policymakers need to hear from you now.
Support the ESP Bill of Rights
Everyone who works in public education deserves the same things. Unfortunately, most education support professionals don’t get enough respect in their schools, fair compensation for their work or safe working conditions. Contact your legislators urging them to support our ESP Bill of Rights to benefit these professionals.
