Rochester celebrates union history
Educators advocated for what they need in a meeting with a legislator, who then went a wrote a bill. While it didn’t pass, they are not giving up.
Ten others honored as Teacher of the Year finalists
Besides Lancaster, 10 other teachers were also finalists for 2022 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. Here are their reflections on why they teach.
Teaching is an exchange of hearts for Onamia’s Lancaster
Sarah Lancaster knew she wanted to be a teacher when she was asked to read to her classmates in kindergarten.
Town hall discusses changes to social studies standards
Education Minnesota hosted a town hall for its members on the new social studies standards and Ethnic Studies strand in February.
Educators receive life-changing loan forgiveness
Educators throughout Minnesota are starting to see their loans forgiven through the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, thanks to recent waivers and changes from the Biden administration and the work of both our national unions.
Local unions continue to build power through negotiations
Most local unions across Minnesota either recently settled or are still trying to settle their 2021-23 contract. Many are using their contract to make important changes in order to support their members and their schools. Four locals shared their stories with the Minnesota Educator.
Support for ESPs crosses all bargaining units in negotiations
Minneapolis and Saint Paul are the latest examples of locals who have two or more bargaining units in negotiations and whose licensed staff are putting education support professional issues at the forefront.
Minneapolis educators strike for safe, stable schools
The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers and Education Support Professionals teacher and education support professional chapters went on strike March 8, the first educator strike in the city in 52 years.
New ad campaign celebrates work of educators during pandemic
The latest phase in Education Minnesota’s “Believe in ‘We’” paid media campaign is a series of new ads that began airing online and on statewide television.
Member Honor Roll
Congratulations to the Education Minnesota members who have been honored for their work in the last year.
