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By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days...
May 6-10, 2024 National Teacher Day (Tues., May 7, 2024) Great teachers make great public schools. On National Teacher Day, Tues., May 7, 2024, thousands of communities take time to honor their local...
July 8-10, 2024 Missouri NEA Headquarters 1810 E Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO Member Fee : $55 per day or $165 for all sessions Non-Member Fee: $135 per day or $405 for all sessions Fees include...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director BUDGET The Senate Appropriations Committee completed proposed revisions to the House versions of the state budget bills for the next fiscal year on April 24...
Delegates elect the NEA Director, pass the MNEA Budget, and amend the MNEA Resolutions, Constitution, and Bylaws. President Phil Murray welcomed delegates and leaders to the MNEA Representative...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days continued April 17 when members from Governance...
SENATE VOUCHER/CHARTER EXPANSION BILL The House Fiscal Review Committee approved SS#2/SCS/SB 727 (Andrew Koenig) on April 11. The bill is now on the House calendar and likely to be taken up for debate...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Missouri National Education Association Joins Coalition Urging General Assembly to Reconsider SB 727 SB 727 jeopardizes the education and well-being of countless Missouri...
Update on MSIP 6 APR Release The MSIP 6 program has new updates based on the release of the 2023 APR Release in December 2023. The new updates include the following: Achievement Growth : Replace...
ACTION ALERT SENATE VOUCHER/CHARTER EXPANSION BILL The House Special Committee on Education Reform voted to approve SS#2/SCS/SB 727 (Andrew Koenig) on April 2. The bill is scheduled to be heard in the...
Union-endorsed candidates achieve an 83 percent success rate in Missouri school board elections. JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri National Education Association (MNEA) extends its appreciation and...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director Trustees present Jason Steliga, Chair Chuck Bryant Allie Gassman Beth Knes, Vice-Chair Dr. D. Eric Park Katie Webb SYSTEM OPERATIONS The Board meeting started...
The final deadline for members to get a one-time recount of their qualifying payments regarding Public Service Loan Forgiveness is April 30, 2024. As an educator, you may be able to have part or all...
Horace Mann is a long-time MONEA corporate supporter. As part of their commitment to the financial well-being of the Missouri education community and their families, they look for opportunities to...
LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS FOR EASTER BREAK Both the House and Senate will be out for a three-day weekend break and return in session on Tuesday, April 1. The legislature has seven weeks remaining before...
During the MNEA Representative Assembly April 20-21 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, delegates will vote to fill the NEA Director vacancy. Two candidates are running for the open position— DeNaé Bush...
MNEA members receive up to 15 percent off 2024 tickets. Branson is one of the most sought-after vacation spots in Missouri and the United States. Enjoy all the attractions, including Silver Dollar...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director LEGISLATURE LEAVES FOR SPRING BREAK Both the House and Senate have adjourned for a week of spring break and will reconvene in full session on March 25. Both...
Missouri NEA represents employees in 75 percent of the top 20 highest-paying districts. Missouri teacher salaries have been in the news the last few years for having some of the lowest salaries in the...
1. Reports on Literacy Program Initiatives and LETRS Training in Missouri The Office of College and Career Readiness at DESE presented a report on Read, Lead, Exceed–Missouri’s Literacy Program. The...
[Jefferson City, MO]—Senate Bill 727 (SB 727) expands unaccountable charters and doubles down on vouchers that benefit the wealthy few, undermining the quality and accessibility of education for the 91% of students who attend local public schools.
Enter your DonorsChoose project in our DonorsChoose Funding Sweepstakes before April 11 for a chance to have it fully funded! Longtime corporate supporter, Horace Mann, is drawing winners and funding...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days continued on March 6 when members from Governance...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Educators Call On Leaders To Act In Wake Of North Kansas City Shooting The following statement can be attributed to Missouri NEA president Phil Murray and North Kansas City NEA...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director BILL FILING ENDS THIS WEEK The filing of new bills concludes by March 1 of each year for both the House and Senate. The Senate has concluded business for the...
April 20-21, 2024 Lodge of the Four Seasons Registration Deadline: March 28 The Missouri NEA Representative Assembly will be held April 20-21, 2024, at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark. Local...
Feb. 26-March 1, 2024 Do you work in a Missouri public school? Be proud of the work that you do to educate more than 850,000 students attending public schools in Missouri. Show your support for...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days continued on February 21 with members visiting...
This senseless tragedy is a reminder that our work to ensure safe learning and celebratory environments for children is more pressing than ever. Children and students should be able to gather without the fear of gun violence.
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director LEGISLATIVE WEEK SHORTENED FOR SUPER BOWL CELEBRATION The House and Senate concluded floor session for the week on February 13 to allow interested legislators...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days began on February 7th with members from...
February 2024 Agenda 1. Honoring of MNEA Members Leah Lawrence and Meghan Menchella, Missouri 2023 Milken Educators Two MNEA members, Leah Lawrence, 7th grade English Language Arts Teacher from Hardin...
You may not know us, but we'd like to change that. Horace Mann is a long-time Missouri NEA corporate supporter, and we're dedicated to supporting educators just like you with insurance and retirement...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS BEGIN! Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol Action Days...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director SENATE LEADERSHIP PUNISHES FREEDOM CAUCUS MEMBERS Senate Pro Tem Caleb Rowden removed several members of the self-identified Freedom Caucus from their...
Did you know that you receive two free 30-minute consultations with participating attorneys every year for personal legal matters? In addition to the two free 30-minute consultations, MNEA members and...
Report your recommendations to Missouri NEA by Feb. 19. The Missouri School Board Election is Tues., April 2, 2024. To report candidates recommended by your local association, please send the name of...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director SENATE DELAYED BY FREEDOM CAUCUS FILIBUSTER The seven members of the self-identified Freedom Caucus held up Senate action on approval of gubernatorial...
Jan. 17th is I Love Public Schools Day! Show your support today and every day by ordering an "I Love Missouri Public Schools" T-shirt. Speak out to protect public school funding, increase educator pay...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director HOUSE REPUBLICAN PRIORITY CAUCUS House Speaker Dean Plocher recently created a new, thirty-member policy development caucus. This group of Republican caucus...
MNEA believes education is one of the most crucial functions of our society, which is why MNEA brings you MNEA Connects, a podcast to help you connect to… Policy to Practice Educators to Educators...
One of the most important things that an educator can do, is share your experiences with the elected officials who make choices about schools in Missouri. Capitol Action Days are part of Missouri NEA...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director Trustees present Jason Steliga, Chair Beth Knes, Vice-Chair Allie Gassman Katie Webb Dr. D. Eric Park BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING Comprehensive Annual...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director FOLLOW MISSOURI NEA WEEKLY UPDATES ON FRIDAYS THIS SESSION The MNEA Weekly Legislative Update will be distributed this session on Fridays. This will allow the...
Missouri NEA is the state regional coordinator for Educators Rising, which is either a CTE course or an extracurricular chapter made up of students who are interested in a profession in Education...
Missouri NEA's long-time corporate partner wishes you a happy and prosperous new year! As we enter 2024, Horace Mann is here to help you protect what you have today and prepare for a successful...
Agenda 1. State Board of Education Announces Dr. Karla Eslinger as Next Missouri Commissioner of DESE Dr. Karla Eslinger, currently a Missouri Senator for District 33 , will not be seeking reelection...
Simple affordable wireless plans NEA has partnered with Consumer Cellular to provide members access to low-cost wireless plans. As a member of Missouri NEA and your local affiliate, you have access to...
(Jefferson City, MO) - The Missouri State Board of Education announced the appointment of Karla Eslinger, Ed.D, a state senator from Wasola, as the Missouri Commissioner of Education, effective June 1...
Are you public school proud? WE ARE! MNEA is excited to offer you a new store with clothing and accessories that show you’re proud to work in a public school and be affiliated with your local...