MNEA News
GPO/WEP has deprived millions of public servants of the social security benefits they and their spouses have earned. Former Missouri NEA president (1986-1995) Martha Karlovetz and other NEA-Retired...
Nov. 18, 2023 The Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark Hotel 1 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 Beginning in 2023, Missouri NEA is changing the format of the Fall Representative Assembly to include...
Congratulations to the 2024 Missouri State Teacher of the Year Missouri NEA member Greg Kester.
Missouri National Education Association Supports Auto Workers' Right to Fair Contracts For Immediate Release CONTACT: Mark Jones, MNEA Communications p: 573-644-9609, mark.jones@mnea.org JEFFERSON...
September 2023 MACCE Meeting What is MACCE ? The Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators, established in statute, is a council made up of 25 members–15 of which are active public...
Financial wellness is defined as, "being confident in your financial situation, able to withstand unexpected expenses and enjoy a financially secure future." 1 It can be one of the hardest things to...
September 2023 State Board of Education Updates to The Graduation Handbook The state board heard updates to the Graduation Handbook to reflect recent legislation ( § 170.018, RSMo & § 170.307, RSMo )...
Tell Congress to repeal GPO-WEP. Missouri is one of 27 states where teachers are affected by Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). What does that...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The NEA Foundation, a public charity founded by educators for educators, names Blue Springs NEA president, Ashleigh Bertrand , a high school teacher at Blue Springs South High...
Register today for MNEA's "I CAN DO IT" Classroom Management Program Space is limited. All teachers with a Missouri Initial Professional Certificate (IPC) must participate in a beginning teacher...
As a member of the Missouri NEA, education support professionals receive a free copy of The Paraprofessional Connection newsletter. Much of the content is useful and appropriate for all education...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director Trustees present Jason Steliga, Chair Beth Knes, Vice-Chair Allie Gassman Katie Webb Dr. D. Eric Park SYSTEM OPERATIONS The Board meeting started at 9:00 a.m...
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced the finalists for the 2024 Missouri Teacher of the Year award on Aug. 31. Missouri NEA is proud to represent three of the seven...
Each of the three fall conferences will have a similar agenda: a keynote, learning about EdRising competitions, skill-building, a campus tour, and round-table discussions with professionals working in...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director NEW LAWS TAKE EFFECT TODAY The normal effective date for bills without an emergency clause is August 28th (90 days following the official end of session on May...
MNEA Top Takeaways August 2023 State Board of Education MNEA Members Make a Difference The state board approved an amendment to the administrative rule for Mental Health Awareness Training ( 5 CSR 20...
TOGETHER. A STRONGER VOICE. As an educator, you are the expert on what is best for schools and students. That’s why educators, not politicians and policymakers, should be making decisions about...
Local associations across the state have the opportunity to implement their ideas for spreading the good news about public education with a financial boost from Missouri NEA. Grants of up to $300 are...
Each month NEA features three books as part of the NEA Read Across America book series that explore topics related to diversity and inclusion. Help us celebrate. Share what you're reading this month...