Your Union

We are aware that applying for continuing education courses to be used for lane changes has been very difficult this year. Please know that your leadership has been actively involved in a grievance with the school district about the change in practices for pre-approval. This grievance continues.

In the meantime we have decided to work together to help each other. What we are asking our members to do is to complete a form for every approval and for every denial of credit so that we can give each other a list of courses that will be accepted–so that our members can plan for their own career advancement.

Here’s a link to the form that we are asking each other to complete and the results will always be on display at this webpage.

Maria Le was published on the NEA Foundation’s website.  Her article on building Relationships is honest, sincere ad good heart advice on what it takes to be an excellent teacher.  Check it out here.

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.

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.