EMR family, please be aware that our fellow educators in St. Paul will be authorizing a strike vote on January 31. We hope for the best for St. Paul. Read more here.
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The NEA Representative Assembly, the largest conference of teachers in the United States is happening in downtown Minneapolis this summer and they will need volunteers! The conference runs for June 30 to July 5. Volunteers are paid 40 dollars a day as a stipend, plus parking and Breakfast, Lunch and snacks. This is a great opportunity to meet educators from all over the country. Get involved by registering at https://goo.gl/6Cnpab
Math Teacher at RAHS Joe Weyer joins the many Nationally Board Certified teachers in Roseville Schools. Nationally Board Certified teacher. Certification entails a rigorous process of learning and reflection and we are extremely proud of those educators who achieve this recognition. Joe is one of the reasons that Education Minnesota Roseville makes ISD 623 an outstanding school district,
Think Progress has a powerful article about what 529 plans being deductible and what that means for public education. Take a moment this week to thank Senators Franken and Klobuchar for their vote and make sure that your rep knows that they should not vote for the reconciliation bill. You can find your congressperson and senator here.
CNN has a really excellent article about what happened to Wisconsin after Union protections were removed from teachers in the state of Wisconsin. Its worth a read. Remember Minnesota elected Governor Dayton by only about 10,000 votes.
Central Park teacher Maria Le was one of 38 teachers nationwide to receive the California Casualty / NEA Foundation’s Award for Teaching Excellence. As part of the award Maria was recently presented with a check for $650 by Calfornia Casualty (NEA Partner) to be used by Central Park Elementary. Maria will also be honored at the NEA Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education Gala next February in Washington, D. C.
The California Casualty Awards for Teaching Excellence are unique: in addition to being recognized for excellence in instructional and professional practice, awardees are nominated by their peers or their NEA state affiliate for their dedication to the profession, community engagement, professional development, attention to diversity, and advocacy for fellow educators.
Education Minnesota is sponsoring an upcoming suicide prevention training on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 5:30-7:00 pm at the Education Minnesota Woodbury office, 2042 Wooddale Drive, Suite 100
Woodbury, MN 55125. There will be a snack served to attendees, followed by the presentation which meets the requirement for those seeking license renewal. If you are interested, RSVP to Debbie Kinney at [email protected] or register directly at https://tinyurl.com/ybjo49ln
Members, we need your help! We are looking for teacher volunteers to help get out the vote on behalf of our building bond referendum. Come join the fun and help us spread the word. We will provide the phones, the training, and the script. We need your help on this important task.
Location: Education Minnesota office located at 41 Sherburne Ave, St Paul (1 block north of the Capital)
Ira Sanders, a High School Social Studies teacher from RAHS published this wonderful editorial by Ira Sanders. Ira is another example of the awesome professional educators in our district and his story is one that has been inspirational for so many of our students over the years. We are lucky to have him on our staff and he speaks of a truth that is really important for all of us to grapple with.
Education Minnesota Foundation grants available throughout 2017-18 school year
The Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will offer the following grants to eligible members during the 2017-18 school year. Various grants are described below. Additional information on the grants and application materials can be found HERE.
Professional Development Grants: Formerly called Classroom Professional Development, Higher Education Faculty Professional Development and Education Support Professionals Professional Development
ESPs and teachers may request up to $1,500, and higher education faculty may request up to $3,000.
Applications are due Nov. 1 and April 6, 2018.
Bruce Vento Science Educator Professional Development Grant
Science educators may request up to $1,500.
Applications are due Dec. 8.
Classroom-Focused Grants: Formerly called Classroom Project, Classroom Technology and Second-Year Classroom
Applicants may request up to $3,000 for a project designed now and implemented in the upcoming school year.
Applications are due Dec. 8.
IMPACT Grant
IMPACT Grant projects must be coordinated by an active member of Education Minnesota who has teamed up with a nonprofit organization or their local union/school district. Approximately $15,000 is available for one year.
Applications are due Jan. 12, 2018.
National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) Scholarship
The Foundation Board is looking to award scholarships to members who are applying to be a NBCT.
Applications are due Nov. 1.