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By Otto Fajen 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 occur regularly on Wednesdays...
Missouri School Board Elections were Tues., April 4, 2023. Missouri NEA local associations abide by a recommendation process that evaluates candidates based on their values, not party affiliation...
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 occur...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director BUDGET The House approved the state operating budget bills on March 30. The HCS versions of HBs 1-13 (Cody Smith) made several significant cuts from the...
These days, you’re probably thinking about the future more than ever. It may seem that saving for retirement has become incredibly hard. Are you following your retirement strategy, or do you even have...
Notes from the March 7, 2023 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Agenda, Minutes, and Recordings from March 7, 2023 of the...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director LOCAL CONTROL OF SCHOOLS The Senate debated the Senate Substitute version of SCS/SB 85 (Carter) on March 22, but did not bring the bill to a vote. The bill...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director Trustees present Jason Steliga, Chair Dr. Kyle Collins Allie Gassman Beth Knes, Vice-Chair Dr. D. Eric Park Katie Webb Trustees absent Sharon Kissinger SYSTEM...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director LEGISLATURE LEAVES FOR SPRING BREAK The legislature will be on spring break next week and return to session on March 20. This spring break represents an...
Missouri NEA is proud to help teachers in their journey to become National Board Certified. MNEA offers three key sessions, which are open to MNEA members and non-members. EXPLORING NATIONAL BOARD...
Bloom your classroom with Horace Mann’s $10,000 #DonorsChoose giveaway! Enter your DonorsChoose project from March 6 – April 7 for your chance to win. Every day from April 3 – 7, Horace Mann will draw...
Yes, you can overcome the retirement savings gap. For many, the retirement savings gap is a reality. The good news is there are steps you can take now to improve your prospects for a better-quality...
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 occur...
The Missouri NEA Human Rights Committee sponsors the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay-Poster Contest for K-12 public school students. "Fulfilling Dr. King's Dream: Reading to Lead and Transform...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION The House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee heard two quite different bills relating to assessment and accreditation on...
The Gilbert Balderrama Minority Scholarship was created in memory of one of Missouri NEA's own. For more than 20 years, Gilbert Balderrama served MNEA and its members as a UniServ director. Gilbert...
Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education MNEA representatives on MACCE are Paul Aubrey (North Kansas City NEA), Lisa Baldwin...
Notes from the February 7, 2023 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Agenda, Minutes, and Recordings from February 7, 2023. New...
SUPER BOWL PARADE LIMITS SESSION WEEK Both chambers had limited floor activity on February 15, while many members attend Super Bowl celebrations in Kansas City on that date. The Senate adjourned for...
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 LOCAL CONTROL OF SCHOOLS The Senate-Education and Workforce Development Committee heard SB 85 (Carter) on January 31. The bill would designate local control...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director HONESTY IN EDUCATION/PARENT INFORMATION ACCESS The Senate Committee on Education and Workforce voted on a party-line vote to approve a Senate Committee...
Missouri National Education Association President Phil Murray spoke with CNN today regarding a bill that is being introduced in the state legislature that would affect teaching history to Missouri...
Do you know how your State Teachers' Retirement System works? Do you know how your pension is calculated? It's important to keep in mind that even if you do qualify for an STRS pension (and Social...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director SESSION CONTINUES The legislature re-convened on January 17 after observing the federal Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 16. Both chambers...
New: Monthly State Board Report now available at MNEA Connects Podcast. Listen Here Notes from the January 10, 2023 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education Missouri Department of Elementary...
In the spring of 2023, the Missouri National Education Association will celebrate 50 years as Missouri's leading advocate for education employees and the students they serve. Find the poster in the...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director SESSION CONTINUES The 2023 legislative session continued this week. Both chambers were in session, primarily for the introduction of new bills. Session for...
Notes from the Dec. 13, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Agenda, Minutes, and Recordings from December 13, 2022, of the...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director SESSION BEGINS! The 2023 legislative session began at noon on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Both chambers swore in newly elected members and selected key...
By Daniel Bryar, MNEA General Counsel Something Better magazine, winter 2022 Often, we turn on the news and learn about a data breach somewhere in the world, and that inevitably causes individuals...
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...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director Trustees present Jason Steliga, Chair Beth Knes, Vice-Chair Kyle Collins Allie Gassman Sharon Kissinger Eric Park BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING...
Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education MNEA representatives on MACCE are Paul Aubrey (North Kansas City NEA), Lisa Baldwin...
MNEA 2023 Spring Representative Assembly Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake of the Ozarks April 22-23, 2022 Printable Bulletin RA delegates and local leaders: Please share your feedback and suggestions...
Notes from the Oct. 18, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Agenda, Minutes, and Recordings from October 18, 2022, of the...
Trustees present Jason Steliga, Chair Beth Knes, Vice-Chair Kyle Collins Allie Gassman Sharon Kissinger Eric Park SYSTEM OPERATIONS The Board met on October 23, 2022, for a report on private equity...
CONTACT: Mark Jones, Missouri NEA Communications (573) 508-8528, mark.jones@mnea.org Staci Maiers, NEA Communications (202) 270-5333, smaiers@nea.org Joint Statement from Missouri NEA, NEA on St...
By Vincenzo Iuppa, MNEA Associate General Counsel Something Better magazine, fall 2022 The Missouri Open Records Act, often referred to as the Sunshine Act, is Missouri’s attempt to ensure that...
School districts and elected officials can solve this ‘five-alarm crisis’ by making public education an attractive career path. [Jefferson City, MO] — A new report provides research-based solutions to...
Our friends at Teach Missouri have free tools and resources to make applying to a teacher preparation program—and becoming a classroom teacher—easier! Create an account today and immediately access...
One of Americans' biggest retirement fears is running out of income. 1 Guaranteed income solutions can help solve this uncertainty and inspire confidence in your retirement income strategy. Turning at...
Notes from Sept. 13, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Agenda, Minutes, and Recordings from September 13, 2022, of the...
Notes from the September 12, 2022 meeting of the Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education MNEA representatives on MACCE are...
Among 60 awards, representing 23 states across the country, two Missouri NEA members are recipients of the 2022 California Casualty Music and Arts Grant. All demonstrated a strong financial need that...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The NEA Foundation, a public charity founded by educators for educators, names Kansas City NEA member, Sara Worsfold, an elementary teacher at Faxon Montessorri School in Kansas...
Whether you are a paraeducator, a school bus driver, or other education support professional (ESP), a peer mentoring program can support you at any stage of your career. NEA's ESPs: Supporting Our Own...
Application Deadline: Oct. 31, 2022 Savi is THE tool to help you navigate the red tape of Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This easy, interactive tool will help you find the PSLF plans that you...
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced the finalists for the 2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year award on Sept. 1. Missouri NEA is proud to represent four of the seven...