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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 13h

Trump’s police force is terrorizing school pick-up lines and throwing tear gas at local police. He is not making the country safer.

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Feds ram SUV after chase down residential street in Chicago, then tear-gas crowd

The crash happened late Tuesday morning near 105th Street and Avenue N in the East Side neighborhood. Two men being pursued were arrested as were two bystanders. The crash drew dozens of neighbors who...

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 1d

U.S. Education Department offices overseeing special education and civil rights enforcement virtually wiped out in latest layoffs https://edmn.me/3J6j9Qj

Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 1d

🗣️ 🗣️ MEA attendees!! Post about the MEA conference this Thursday on social media using #meamn25 for a chance to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards!

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

We have 11 sovereign tribal nations in Minnesota – take some time today to learn about them through the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council! Today and every day, we stand with and celebrate our Indigenous members and neighbors: edmn.me/3zXx1Id

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Network for Public Education @network4pubed.bsky.social · 2d

A new ProPublica investigation exposes how anti-public school extremists have taken over the U.S. Department of Education. www.tiktok.com/@netw... #SchoolVoucherScam #NPEonTikTok @ilfps.bsky.social @educationmn.bsky.social @publicschoolsfirstnc.org @saveourschoolsnj.bsky.social

TikTok · Network for Public Education

Check out Network for Public Education’s video.

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 3d

October is LGBTQ+ History Month!

LGBTQ+ educator resources: https://edmn.me/lgbtq
Lesson plans: https://edmn.me/3NFi66w
Student resources: https://edmn.me/3PZcirF

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 4d

Think book bans aren't happening in Minnesota? Think again.

Education Minnesota-St. Francis sued its district earlier this year, alleging it was unlawfully banning dozens of books which were eventually returned to classroom and library shelves. https://edmn.me/4mWMJ95 #bannedbooksweek

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 5d

Stewartville member Brandon Hoth's unique, football-themed approach to teaching science won him a spot on the NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" 🏈 https://edmn.me/3VTvv16

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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 7d

Next Saturday, we come together to say: democracy only, no kings allowed.

Find a #NoKingsDay event near you to join the movement ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 6d

90% of parents are against banning books.

All children deserve access to excellent, diverse stories.

Celebrate #BannedBooksWeek with me by donating banned books in your neighborhood!

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mfelocal59.bsky.social @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 6d

Our presidents and union staff have been visiting sites for our next escalation! We demand smaller class sizes, safe staffing for special education, living wages for educational support professionals, & pay parity for adult educators.

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 7d

October is National Retirement Security Month.

Public pensions remain one of the strongest retirement tools, and we remain committed to ensuring every educator can retire with dignity -- with their full benefits earned over years in the classroom. #mnleg #edmnvotes

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 7d

Trump funding cuts are hitting particularly hard for deaf and blind children. “If our students don’t have the best quality of teachers, what are we really giving them?” https://edmn.me/4q60JQE #protectourstudents

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mfelocal59.bsky.social @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 8d

From last night’s CAT meeting! Our members are organized & empowered to take action around small class size, safe staffing for special education, a living wage for educational support professionals, and pay parity for adult educators. 🔥

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 9d

Orwell's "1984" wasn't meant to be a how-to guide -- yet here we are.

Support the freedom to read during #BannedBooksWeek! Because books are for all of us: https://edmn.me/4o4q8rZ

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 10d

The best way to celebrate #WorldTeachersDay today? We have a few ideas:
✔️ A living wage.
✔️ Affordable health insurance.
✔️ An equitable pension.
✔️ Safe working conditions.

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 11d

Education Minnesota is proud to endorse Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger for the special election in Senate District 47 on Nov. 4.

Early voting is open! Find your polling place: https://edmn.me/pollfinder #mnleg #edmnvotes

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 13d

Every educator deserves a living wage.

Kudos to the St. Francis teachers and parents who spoke in support of a raise for educational assistants -- many of whom work second jobs or rely on public assistance. They are "the backbone of inclusive education." #mnleg #edmnvotes

Parents, teachers voice support for St. Francis educational assistants

Fifteen teachers, parents, grandparents and educational assistants spoke before the St. Francis Area Schools Board Sept. 22 to insist upon a raise for EAs as the district negotiates their work

www.hometownsource.com

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 14d

October is #NationalHigherEducationMonth!

Education Minnesota is proud to celebrate and represent more than 3,000 higher ed faculty and staff across the state. 🎓

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mfelocal59.bsky.social @mfelocal59.bsky.social · 15d

Camden High is UNION STRONG!
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 15d

The federal government is set to shut down at midnight. Here's how that would affect schools: https://edmn.me/4nXrx3w

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 16d

The teacher pay penalty has hit a record high.

Salary gains in the last bargaining cycle helped, but Minnesota teachers still earn 34% less than workers w/a similar education level. We're pushing for legislation to make up for decades of leaving educators behind. #mnleg #edmnvotes

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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 17d

The solution to the educator shortage isn’t complicated: raise pay, respect the work, and make sure every teacher can afford to stay in the classroom. When educators are supported, students thrive.

Salary Increases Help Teachers Stay in the Profession | NEA

Hard-fought gains in pay are making a difference. “I finally have my head above water. But we need to do better.”

www.nea.org

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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 20d

Educators spend $500–$900 of their own money on supplies each year. With inflation and tariffs driving prices higher, many are paying even more this back-to-school season.

"Lawmakers know what they have to do to close the gaps," says @neapresident.bsky.social

Rising Cost of School Supplies Increases Burden on Teachers | NEA

Educators continue to reach into their own pockets to pay for classroom materials, even as prices have spiked. What‘s behind the increase?

www.nea.org

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21d

The gap between teacher pay and other college graduates’ pay is the highest it’s been in over four decades.

Is there a “teacher shortage,” or a shortage of jobs that treat educators with the pay, dignity, and support they deserve?

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