The nominee is ready to dismantle the Department of Education and steer federal funds away from public schools to pay for private school vouchers and tax cuts for the rich.

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As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk swing a wrecking ball at the U.S. Department of Education, I’m wondering if it’s due to a lack of understanding of the department’s vital functions, or because funding tax cuts for the wealthy is more important to them than building our future, or because they simply don’t care about the collateral damage to our students, public schools and country. As a civics teacher, I want to use this teachable moment to describe what the Education Department does (and doesn’t do)—and what’s at risk if Trump and Musk succeed. Read the full article here.

The Representative Convention is our highest governing body, with more than 600 elected delegates meeting annually to set policy for the union. We typically mail information to local presidents as part of the Convention Call in late February each year.

The 2025 RC will be held Friday, April 25 through Saturday, April 26 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington. The convention opens with registration at 3 p.m. on Friday and ends Saturday when all business has concluded.

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In this newsletter, you will find book recommendations, MEAonline courses, museum visit information, and access to other professional development opportunities 

Join EdMN and WSPFT for for an informational session on the state of TRA Pensions. Feb 15th at 5:00 pm virtually on a google meet. Link will be sent in an email.