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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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
By Dan Bryar, MNEA general counsel and chief human resource officer In December 2022, two pieces of legislation became federal law: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Providing Urgent Maternal...
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...
Congratulations to two MNEA members for receiving the Milken Educator Award!!! 🏆🏆🏆 Leah Lawrence, member of St. Charles EA at Hardin Middle School in the St. Charles School District, and Meghan...
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 met on October 29, 2023, for...
October 2023 SBOE Agenda Greg Kester, Potosi MNEA Member, Recognized as 2024 Missouri Teacher of the Year! The State Board of Education adopted a resolution in honor of Greg Kester, 2024 Missouri...
Less than one-third of American workers feel very confident in their ability to have enough money to live comfortably throughout their retirement. 1 Starting early can help get you on track, but is...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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 School...
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...
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...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director Trustees present Jason Steliga, Chair Beth Knes, Vice-Chair Allie Gassman Katie Webb Trustees absent Dr. D. Eric Park SYSTEM OPERATIONS SYMPOSIUM The Board met...