Ensuring that libraries have books that represent the lived experiences of marginalized communities is vital, and book bans only serve to take needed perspectives away from kids. mprnews.org/episode/2024/0…

What's an even more feel-good story than a fifth-grader raising money to pay off his school's lunch debt?

The adults in a state legislature making 'lunch debt' an antiquated concept and offering free school meals for all.

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More than half of educators have at least one multilingual learner in their classroom.

REGISTER NOW for FREE online PD from NEA on how to support these students and their families. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
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Great article from Education Minnesota outlining the rise of book bans throughout the US, including one case here in NY. Educators across the US are standing up for the #FreedometoLearn for our students. @NYSUT NEA @AFTUnion

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The effective federal corporate income tax rate:

1950: 50%
1990: 25%
2020: 13%

Stop asking 'but how we will pay for it?' Restore the corporate tax rate.

That is how we will pay for it.

Big News: Our Administration is investing nearly $900 million to purchase over 3,400 clean school buses in 530 school districts across the U.S. 🚌

This investment will improve the air our children breathe, reduce pollution, and create good-paying manufacturing jobs.

NEW: Education Minnesota is proud to endorse educator and union member Jen Schultz for Congress MN08 for election to the U.S. House in CD 8 edmn.me/3zUjnCW #edmnvotes

We cannot put students first if we put educators last.

Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration, underpaid workers like school support staff will now be compensated for their long work hours. nea.org/nea-today/all-…

Is there another profession that requires a master’s degree, but also demands you put on Depends?

Bathroom breaks are a basic human right, but for too many educators they are few and far between. We must do better.
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Calling all educators! NEA is looking for the next great design to inspire people to vote in the 2024 election. The prize for the top winner is $2,500! #edmnvotes
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On George Floyd Remembrance Day, we honor him and every person whose life has been cut short due to systems of racism and discrimination.
 
My administration remains committed to deconstructing generations of systemic racism and inequities in our state.

Earlier this week, the legislature approved a one-year paid student teacher pilot program at eight campuses state wide. This is a major first step towards making it more affordable to become a teacher - a win for teachers and students alike.

Pranking the yearbook is an annual rite for brothers who teach in Lakeville and Robbinsdale 😄 😄 edmn.me/4brzmZg

As educators, we cannot—and we will not—allow politicians to grasp and hold onto, power by fueling fear and division and limiting our students’ access and opportunity to an honest and accurate education.

Summer is almost here! Make sure your #MemorialDayWeekend cookout is union-made 🌭 🍔 🌽 🍦

The end of the school year is the start of a busy summer for school custodians, working to ensure school facilities are ready for Back to School.

Thanks for your dedication - during summer & throughout the year - to making our school buildings their best!

#ThankYouThursday

Starting July 1, new federal rules will make more educators eligible for overtime pay.

'Too often, lower-paid salaried workers are doing the same job as their hourly counterparts but spend more time away from their families for no additional pay.”
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