MNEA News
By Otto Fajen , MNEA legislative director Trustees present: Jason Steliga, Chair; Dr. Kyle Collins; Beth Knes, Vice-Chair; Sharon Kissinger; Dr. Melinda Moss; Dr. D. Eric Park The Board met on April...
by Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director BUDGET BILLS IN CONFERENCE The House and Senate agreed to meet in conference to resolve differences in next year's budget bills. Both chambers must complete...
The average national teacher salary is lower today than ten years ago, contributing to the national educator shortage. On Tuesday, April 26, the National Education Association unveiled findings from...
"Fulfilling Dr. King's Dream: Reading to Lead and Transform" was the theme for the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay-Poster Contest sponsored by the Missouri NEA Human Rights Committee, JoWanda...
The NEA Foundation has three grant opportunities open to NEA members that you and/or your fellow educators might be interested in. Applications to apply for Student Success , Learning & Leadership...
Enter for a chance to win! Teachers make a difference in the lives of their students and the communities they serve every single day, and Teacher Appreciation Week is just one chance to celebrate all...
by Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days continued April 20, when MNEA members from Governance Districts 7 & 10 came to the Capitol. Capitol Action Days take...
Missouri NEA is truly the members’ organization. MNEA is a true grassroots organization governed by its members. Holding membership at the local, state, and national levels, MNEA members have...
Update on St. Louis Public Schools In April 2019, the Board approved the termination of the Transitional School District of St. Louis and returned district governance to the elected board of education...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days continued April 13, when MNEA-R members came to the Capitol. Capitol Action Days take place on most Wednesdays during session, beginning in February. Members...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days continued April 6, when MNEA members came to the Capitol. Capitol Action Days take place on most Wednesdays during session, beginning in February. Members...
Exciting news! The official announcement came from The White House and Department of Education today/ The Biden administration is extending the pause on federal student loan payments and interest to...
Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators , established within the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is composed of 25 members to be appointed by the State Board...
By Otto Fajen , MNEA legislative director Trustees present: Jason Steliga, Chair; Dr. Kyle Collins; Beth Knes, Vice-Chair; and Dr. D. Eric Park Trustees absent: Sharon Kissinger; Dr. Melinda Moss...
ACTION STALLED ON CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MAP Conservative caucus Senators filibustered on March 30 and indicated their intent to block action on a motion to go to conference on HB 2117 (Shaul)...
Download the My Deals mobile app. Every Missouri NEA member who downloads and registers the “My Deals” app from April 1-30 will be entered in a drawing for the chance to win either two season passes...
CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING BILL The Senate Education Committee heard HCS/HB 1552 (Richey) on March 22. The bill would revise the law specifying payments to charter schools and shift more local school...
Notes from March 8, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Find archived reports at www.mnea.org/stateboard . Board approves...
LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS FOR SPRING BREAK The House and Senate adjourned on March 10 for a one-week spring break and will reconvene on March 21. When the legislature returns, there will be eight-session...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days continued March 2, when members from Governance Districts 1, 7 & 8 are scheduled to come to the Capitol. Capitol Action...