Sarah Cooke Vogel
@sarahcookevogel.bsky.social
Digital content coordinator @EducationMN | farm kid | writer | @MarquetteU & @AP alum | @Packers | public schools | she/her/hers
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IDEA is 50 today -- and it's never been more at risk.
Federal cuts and threats to move IDEA oversight outside of the Department of Education put decades of progress for students with disabilities at risk. TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4pakrcJ #IDEAat50
Federal cuts and threats to move IDEA oversight outside of the Department of Education put decades of progress for students with disabilities at risk. TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4pakrcJ #IDEAat50
November 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
IDEA is 50 today -- and it's never been more at risk.
Federal cuts and threats to move IDEA oversight outside of the Department of Education put decades of progress for students with disabilities at risk. TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4pakrcJ #IDEAat50
Federal cuts and threats to move IDEA oversight outside of the Department of Education put decades of progress for students with disabilities at risk. TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4pakrcJ #IDEAat50
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Department of Education hands off key Native American programs without consulting tribes as required https://edmn.me/4igFyHP
November 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Department of Education hands off key Native American programs without consulting tribes as required https://edmn.me/4igFyHP
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Happy Thanksgiving! We’re giving thanks for public schools, union rights and many other cornerstones of our democracy. What are you grateful for?
November 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! We’re giving thanks for public schools, union rights and many other cornerstones of our democracy. What are you grateful for?
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A new Indigenous novel for young adults by our 2025 MEA keynote speaker Dr. Anton Treuer wraps lessons about growing up into a thrilling mystery. https://edmn.me/48wzPud
November 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A new Indigenous novel for young adults by our 2025 MEA keynote speaker Dr. Anton Treuer wraps lessons about growing up into a thrilling mystery. https://edmn.me/48wzPud
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Deer River has launched a new in-school telehealth program as part of its full-service community schools model.
"Some parents don't have the ability to get their child to a clinic." This eliminates those barriers. #mnleg #edmnvotes
"Some parents don't have the ability to get their child to a clinic." This eliminates those barriers. #mnleg #edmnvotes
Deer River and Essentia Health launch virtual healthcare at the high school
Virtual healthcare is now available at Deer River High School.
www.wdio.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Deer River has launched a new in-school telehealth program as part of its full-service community schools model.
"Some parents don't have the ability to get their child to a clinic." This eliminates those barriers. #mnleg #edmnvotes
"Some parents don't have the ability to get their child to a clinic." This eliminates those barriers. #mnleg #edmnvotes
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Four departments instead of one? How is this more efficient? “States were not engaged in this process, and this is not what we have asked for — or what our students need."
TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4rffNvM
TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4rffNvM
Schools fear disruptions as the White House begins dismantling the Education Department
The Trump administration is steaming forward on its plan to dismantle the Education Department. Many state and local education leaders say they are bracing for disruption and new bureaucratic hurdles.
apnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Four departments instead of one? How is this more efficient? “States were not engaged in this process, and this is not what we have asked for — or what our students need."
TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4rffNvM
TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4rffNvM
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It's ESP Day as part of #AmericanEducationWeek!
Show the school support staff in your life how much they mean to you and the students they serve—thank them, listen to them and amplify their critical work that keeps our schools running.
Show the school support staff in your life how much they mean to you and the students they serve—thank them, listen to them and amplify their critical work that keeps our schools running.
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It's ESP Day as part of #AmericanEducationWeek!
Show the school support staff in your life how much they mean to you and the students they serve—thank them, listen to them and amplify their critical work that keeps our schools running.
Show the school support staff in your life how much they mean to you and the students they serve—thank them, listen to them and amplify their critical work that keeps our schools running.
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Trump is trying to (illegally) move forward w/dismantling the Department of Education. We will not let this happen. TAKE ACTION 👇
Don’t Let the Trump Administration Dismantle the Department of Education | NEA
Shifting functions to other agencies hurts kids and communities, and usurps the power of Congress.
www.nea.org
November 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Trump is trying to (illegally) move forward w/dismantling the Department of Education. We will not let this happen. TAKE ACTION 👇
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It’s American Education Week! Join us in celebrating the public schools that shape our future and the teachers and school staff who inspire us every day. #AEW2025
November 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
It’s American Education Week! Join us in celebrating the public schools that shape our future and the teachers and school staff who inspire us every day. #AEW2025
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Union-made 🍗 tastes better. It's a fact.
November 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Union-made 🍗 tastes better. It's a fact.
7 years of sobriety today 🤯🫡
November 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
7 years of sobriety today 🤯🫡
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It's #TransgenderAwarenessWeek!
Now more than ever, our union remains committed to protecting the rights of our trans students and educators so they can be their authentic selves and pursue their dreams.
Now more than ever, our union remains committed to protecting the rights of our trans students and educators so they can be their authentic selves and pursue their dreams.
November 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
It's #TransgenderAwarenessWeek!
Now more than ever, our union remains committed to protecting the rights of our trans students and educators so they can be their authentic selves and pursue their dreams.
Now more than ever, our union remains committed to protecting the rights of our trans students and educators so they can be their authentic selves and pursue their dreams.
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This would be a disaster.
Most states don’t have the resources — or, in some cases, the will — to adequately police and protect the rights of students with disabilities. TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4pakrcJ
Most states don’t have the resources — or, in some cases, the will — to adequately police and protect the rights of students with disabilities. TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4pakrcJ
Special education enforcement would be up to states under Trump plan • Minnesota Reformer
In its quest to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, the Trump administration wants to let states police themselves when it comes to educating students with disabilities.
minnesotareformer.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This would be a disaster.
Most states don’t have the resources — or, in some cases, the will — to adequately police and protect the rights of students with disabilities. TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4pakrcJ
Most states don’t have the resources — or, in some cases, the will — to adequately police and protect the rights of students with disabilities. TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4pakrcJ
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Why converting federal education funding to block grants would be bad news for students https://edmn.me/47zj15B
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Why converting federal education funding to block grants would be bad news for students https://edmn.me/47zj15B
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Love this! With the proliferation of screens in school, using the natural world as a learning environment to engage students is more important than ever 🌳 🪻 🍄
Hamline University, Manitou Fund send St. Paul teachers into the woods to write lesson plans
The program is designed to build knowledge and skills to use nature for teaching existing curriculum.
www.twincities.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Love this! With the proliferation of screens in school, using the natural world as a learning environment to engage students is more important than ever 🌳 🪻 🍄
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We’re on the picket line w/hundreds of @mfelocal59.bsky.social members & MPS parents at sites across Minneapolis tonight. Strong schools = strong communities. Time to settle a contract w/the fair wages, smaller class sizes & more special education supports families are asking for! #mfestrong
November 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We’re on the picket line w/hundreds of @mfelocal59.bsky.social members & MPS parents at sites across Minneapolis tonight. Strong schools = strong communities. Time to settle a contract w/the fair wages, smaller class sizes & more special education supports families are asking for! #mfestrong
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President Monica Byron & Secretary-Treasurer Ryan Fiereck were on the picket lines this morning w/Allina doctors for their one-day ULP strike. SOLIDARITY!!
November 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
President Monica Byron & Secretary-Treasurer Ryan Fiereck were on the picket lines this morning w/Allina doctors for their one-day ULP strike. SOLIDARITY!!
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS VICTORY ALERT!!
Educator-endorsed candidates came up big in Minnesota last night — winning 94% of their races. This is incredible! THANK YOU to everyone who worked on these campaigns and cast their ballots for public education. #edmnvotes
Educator-endorsed candidates came up big in Minnesota last night — winning 94% of their races. This is incredible! THANK YOU to everyone who worked on these campaigns and cast their ballots for public education. #edmnvotes
November 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
PUBLIC SCHOOLS VICTORY ALERT!!
Educator-endorsed candidates came up big in Minnesota last night — winning 94% of their races. This is incredible! THANK YOU to everyone who worked on these campaigns and cast their ballots for public education. #edmnvotes
Educator-endorsed candidates came up big in Minnesota last night — winning 94% of their races. This is incredible! THANK YOU to everyone who worked on these campaigns and cast their ballots for public education. #edmnvotes
Overwhelming majority of Minnesota school board races being won by educator-endorsed candidates tonight. 💪
Just two Minnesota Parents Alliance candidates won their races.
Just two Minnesota Parents Alliance candidates won their races.
November 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Overwhelming majority of Minnesota school board races being won by educator-endorsed candidates tonight. 💪
Just two Minnesota Parents Alliance candidates won their races.
Just two Minnesota Parents Alliance candidates won their races.
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Educator-endorsed candidates are scoring early victories tonight! Follow Minnesota school board election results on our Facebook page: facebook.com/educationmin...
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Educator-endorsed candidates are scoring early victories tonight! Follow Minnesota school board election results on our Facebook page: facebook.com/educationmin...
Breathing a big sigh of relief w/these early Dem wins 😮💨
Come thru MN school boards!!
Come thru MN school boards!!
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Breathing a big sigh of relief w/these early Dem wins 😮💨
Come thru MN school boards!!
Come thru MN school boards!!
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It's Election Day and polls are now open until 8 p.m. statewide!
Find your polling place, what's on your ballot, school board endorsements and more in our 2025 Voter Guide: https://edmn.me/guide #edmnvotes
Find your polling place, what's on your ballot, school board endorsements and more in our 2025 Voter Guide: https://edmn.me/guide #edmnvotes
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It's Election Day and polls are now open until 8 p.m. statewide!
Find your polling place, what's on your ballot, school board endorsements and more in our 2025 Voter Guide: https://edmn.me/guide #edmnvotes
Find your polling place, what's on your ballot, school board endorsements and more in our 2025 Voter Guide: https://edmn.me/guide #edmnvotes