Education Minnesota
@educationmn
The voice for professional educators and students. Our members work in pre-K-12 schools and higher education institutions statewide.
BREAKING: Federal immigration raids impacted nearly three-quarters of Minnesota educators, suggesting a massive disruption in learning for tens of thousands of students https://edmn.me/4q8hgDL #mnleg #iceoutschools #iceoutmn
NEW: Education Minnesota endorses Doug Chapin, Erik Osberg for Congress https://edmn.me/4giRERp #edmnvotes
MCA testing opt-out rates are as high as 60% in some schools. So what are we really measuring? Read more from North Star Policy Action: https://edmn.me/4yTqw2G
🚨 🚨 Trump's Education Department is letting tens of millions of dollars expire https://edmn.me/4z02KlC
As federal attacks on our democracy continue, it's critical that Minnesota-based corporations like Target stand with democracy and protect our freedom to vote this fall. Sign on to boycott Target back-to-school shopping until it signs the Stand Up for Democracy! pledge: https://edmn.me/target
Early primary voting is now open statewide and our 2026 Voter Guide is live w/endorsements, a ballot lookup tool and much more! Check it out 👉 edmn.me/guide #mnleg #edmnvotes
It's true 😎 Nominate a deserving school support staff for our 2026-27 ESP of the Year award today! https://edmn.me/espofyear
🚨 🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 🚨 Minnesota schools could lose $85 MILLION in funding if proposed federal education cuts become law. Learn more and how we can stop it at an emergency briefing July 15: https://tinyurl.com/FEDEducationCutsMN
Today, we remember Saint Paul Public Schools employee Philando Castile who was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop on this day 10 years ago. Rest in power, Philando 💔
250 years of America means celebrating the ideals that inspire us, acknowledging the truths that challenge us, and continuing the work of building a more just future for all of us.
Celebrate America's 250th birthday the union way! Full list: https://aflcio.org/barbecue
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! As educators, amplifying diverse voices and experiences in the classroom is essential to cultivate future leaders who value disability inclusion and acceptance.
Precipitation is no match for Pride 🌈 Education Minnesota leaders and members are marching in the Twin Cities Pride Parade in Minneapolis today!! 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 Our union is proud to represent and stand with LGBTQIA+ educators and students this month and every month.
Hourly school workers are the glue that hold our schools together. Nominate one (or more!) for our 2026-27 ESP of the Year award today: https://edmn.me/espofyear
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary election is now open statewide! Learn more: https://edmn.me/guide #mnleg #edmnvotes
New Outdoor School program gets Minnesota students out of classrooms and into the wild for learning, healing https://edmn.me/4w4bHIv
BREAKING: Education Minnesota wins national award for defending students and families during ICE surge https://edmn.me/4vwhV40 #iceoutmn #iceoutschools
Vouchers are a false choice -- largely benefiting students already in private or home schools, a new Associated Press analysis finds. Read more: https://edmn.me/43QJn05 Tell Congress to repeal the national voucher program: https://edmn.me/4eB7gNZ
Happy Juneteenth! A state and federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865. This day marked the end of slavery in the U.S., when 250,000 remaining slaves in Texas learned they were finally free. Read more: https://edmn.me/3PfHjbP
A retiring Mankato teacher inspired her 5th graders to run a 50K. Becky Brudwick wants her students to know they can do hard things -- including running a mile a day for 31 straight school days. https://edmn.me/4uFu05M
Hunger doesn't take breaks. Download the Free Meals for Kids mobile app to find free meals at schools and other sites across Minnesota this summer 👇 #nochildhungry #freeschoolmeals
Education Minnesota stands with educator and union member, 14 other Minnesotans facing charges related to demonstrating against ICE during Operation Metro Surge https://edmn.me/43ZhOlv
Forever our Speaker ✊ Melissa, you made a lasting impact on public education in Minnesota that will be felt for generations to come. Thinking of the Hortmans, the Hoffmans and everyone else who was impacted by the tragedy that shook our state one year ago today.
Bloomington teacher helps kids feel connected through music https://edmn.me/4dY0djw #weareedmn #edmnproud
School support staff in Bemidji rallied for a fair contract this morning before mediation w/the district. These professionals deserve to earn a living wage for the critical work they do to keep our schools running. Solidarity!
The Department of Education has excluded education degrees from their definition of "professional" degrees -- limiting future educator's access to vital financial assistance. How we're fighting back: https://edmn.me/4xeooC0
🚨 Several changes to student loan administration go into effect on July 1. An upcoming NEA webinar will share advice to help educators stay on track for loan forgiveness. Register here: https://bit.ly/42MliqQ
Happy Pride! We proudly support and stand with our LGBTQIA+ educators and students -- this month and every single day. Member resources: https://edmn.me/lgbtq #pridemonth
Fairmont speech coach named 2026 National High School Coach of the Year https://edmn.me/4vfEJED #edmnproud #edmnstrong
On the final day of session, legislators passed a major first step toward health insurance reform for Minnesota educators https://edmn.me/4fIO3fx #mnleg #edmnvotes