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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mark Jones, MNEA Director of Public Affairs and Messaging (573) 508-8528 | mark.jones@mnea.org JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- A Missouri trial court today cleared the way for...
Missouri voters turned out on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to make their voices heard in school board elections across the state. With 89% of MNEA-endorsed candidates winning their races, it was a clear...
By Otto Fajen, Director of Legislative Policy 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...
When a decertification petition threatened years of hard-won protections, INEA members organized building by building. Rebecca Mace teaches library media at Independence Academy. She cares deeply...
When a noxious odor at Francis Howell North made staff and students sick, FHEA members built a reporting network, documented every incident, and pushed until the district acted. Francine Hill does not...
After years of losing colleagues to low pay and zero contract protections, the nurses of Columbia Public Schools built a bargaining unit with Columbia MNEA and MNEA's support, and every single vote...
North Kansas City NEA's newly ratified agreement strengthened teacher-directed planning time, secured leave protections, and won exclusive access to new educators, all built on 30 years of leadership...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Director of Legislative Policy LEGISLATURE RETURNS AFTER EASTER BREAK The House and Senate were not in session on April 6 and convened on April 7 after the Easter holiday break...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Director of Legislative Policy STUDENT SCREEN TIME IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS The House passed HCS/HBs 2230 & 2978 (Tricia Byrnes) on March 30 by a vote of 143-10. The bill requires...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Director of Legislative Policy HOUSE PERFECTS BUDGET BILLS The House approved next year's state budget bills on March 26. The bills now procede to the Senate for its consideration...
Reginald “Reg” Weaver, who served as President of the National Education Association from 2002 to 2008, will be remembered as a powerful voice for educators and an unwavering champion of public...
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, longtime Missouri NEA leader and former NEA Board member Don Schulte passed away. Don lived by a simple creed, captured in the email address he chose for himself: “NEA4me.”...
Panel Discussion: Past, Present, and Future 4 PM on April 16 Testing in Missouri public schools is taking a toll on students and educators. Missouri educators see it every day—the anxiety, the lost...
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 23. Both chambers will meet once during the break...
Missouri Theme Parks Missouri NEA members have access to discounted tickets to the most popular theme parks in Missouri—Six Flags, Silver Dollar City, and White Water. For more details, log in below...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Director of Legislative Policy 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...
Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA) and guided by a committee of educators, NEA’s Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. It is celebrated annually...
Date & Time: March 12, 4:00-5:00 PM Join the Hook Center for Educational Leadership & District Renewal and legislative experts for a timely mid-session check-in on the 2026 Missouri legislative...
April 17-19, 2026 Wyndham Executive Center 2200 Interstate 70 Dr. SW Columbia, MO NEW FORMAT! Submit your local delegates > Register Now Register by March 20. The Missouri NEA Representative Assembly...
Trustees present Beth Knes, Chair Dr. D. Eric Park, Vice Chair Chuck Bryant Allie Gassman Dr. Nate Moore Amanda Perschall Katie Webb SYSTEM OPERATIONS The Board meeting started at 8:30 a.m. The Board...
By Otto Fajen, Director of Legislative Policy 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...
The State Board of Education (SBOE) met on February 10, 2026 , in Jefferson City. 130+ Public School Calendar Exemption Requests Denied One hundred and thirty eight (138) school districts requested...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Director of Legislative Policy HOUSE PASSES GIFTED TESTING BILL The House finally passed HB 1757 (Brenda Shields) on February 9. The bill now proceeds to the Senate for its...
MNEA LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS RECOMMEND CANDIDATES FOR SCHOOL BOARD Missouri School Board Elections are Tues., April 7, 2026. View Election Outcome > To report candidates recommended by your local...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Director of Legislative Policy CAPITOL ACTION DAYS BEGIN! Capitol Action Days are part of the Association's plan to promote positive policy for public education. MNEA's Capitol...
By Otto Fajen, Director of Legislative Policy 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...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director CUTTING STATE REVENUES IN HALF The House Commerce Committee will hear HJR 174 (Jon Patterson) on January 28. Based on the Governor's proposal, this resolution...
MNEA proudly celebrates members who earned National Board Certification—one of the most respected and rigorous professional certifications in education—in 2025. This achievement reflects a deep...
The State Board of Education (SBOE) met on January 13, 2026 , in Jefferson City. Commissioner's Report By the time of the meeting, Commissioner Karla Eslinger reported that federal childcare funding...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Legislative Director LEGISLATURE TO OBSERVE MLK HOLIDAY The House and Senate will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on January 19. Both chambers are schedule to convene at...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Director of Legislative Policy FOLLOW MISSOURI NEA WEEKLY UPDATES ON FRIDAYS THIS SESSION The MNEA Weekly Legislative Update will be distributed this session on Fridays. This will...
Looking for the perfect way to show your support for Missouri schools and educators? Visit the MNEA Store today! Our store has everything you need to represent your profession with pride. And, even...
Our partner, Horace Mann, is a proud sponsor of Crayola Creativity Week — a free, fun-filled program that inspires students, educators, and families through imagination and creativity. Sign up for...
Teachers report obtaining National Board Certification is one of the most rewarding experiences in their careers. It is a journey filled with self-exploration and examining practices that leads to...
One of the most important things that you can do as an educator is share your experiences with the elected officials who make legislation that funds and governs public schools in Missouri. Capitol...
Thanks to the generosity of our members and member benefit partners, Missouri NEA and NEA offer a variety of grants and scholarships to help students and members advance their careers, engage in...
State Board of Education Report State Board approves MNEA member for open seat on MACCE The Missouri State Board of Education approves the appointment of MNEA member Bob McKitrick (Parkway NEA) to the...
December 15, 2025 By Otto Fajen Trustees present: Beth Knes, Chair Dr. D. Eric Park, Vice Chair Chuck Bryant Allie Gassman Dr. Nate Moore Amanda Perschall Katie Webb BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING...
Many borrowers have been in forbearance since July 2024, but interest is now accruing. Income-driven repayment options are changing as a result of the budget reconciliation, and with cuts to the US...
It has been a privilege to start the year with you. MNEA members have demonstrated remarkable professional commitment and are moving public education forward across the state. Our lawsuit to block $51...
By Samantha Hayes, MNEA Director of Professional Policy & Practice Missouri NEA is fighting voucher schemes in court because the evidence is clear: universal vouchers drain resources from public...
Made possible by the NEA Public Schools Grant. Working Conditions Listening Tour An educator’s working conditions are a student’s learning environment. With this guiding premise, we have embarked on...
Paulette Luckett doesn't just treat students' immediate health needs. She removes barriers that keep them from learning in the first place. She advocates for their voices. She trains colleagues. She...
Once a month, MNEA Director of Professional Policy & Practice, Samantha Hayes, will send out the Professional Practice Pulse, a communication to give frequent updates on the activity and action, when...
by Samantha Hayes, Director of Professional Policy & Practice Modernization Task Force Following the Money: What Missouri NEA is Watching in School Funding Modernization Missouri's school funding...
Kimberly Sixta doesn't just teach at Ruskin High School in Hickman Mills. She grew up there. She walks the same hallways she walked as a student. She teaches the children of former classmates. And...
ESP Day is the Wednesday of American Education Week Nov. 19, 2025 In 1987, the NEA Representative Assembly called for the creation of a special way to honor the contributions of school support staff...
By Otto Fajen MNEA Director of Legislative Policy Trustees present Beth Knes, Chair Dr. D. Eric Park, Vice Chair Chuck Bryant Allie Gassman Amanda Perschall Katie Webb SYSTEM OPERATIONS The Board...
State Board of Education Agenda Teacher of the Year Kimberly Sixta and the Missouri Teacher of the Year finalists were recognized at the State Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2o25...