West St. Paul Federation of Teachers Local 1148

Minnesota voters overwhelmingly support students’ freedom to learn in school board races

ST. PAUL, Minnesota. Nov. 8, 2023 – Minnesota voters overwhelmingly elected school board candidates on Tuesday who rejected book bans and supported students’ freedom to learn in safe, welcoming public schools. https://educationminnesota.org/news/press-release/minnesota-voters-support-freedom-to-learn-in-school-board-races/

Public education shouldn’t be at the mercy of politics. But the reality is, elected officials are constantly weighing policies on testing, standards and funding that affect our schools, children and educators every day. www.edmnvotes.org

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ALMAS, led by Two Rivers teacher Rob Hanson, has received the Star of The North Award from the State of Minnesota.

Minnesotans and especially parents overwhelmingly support educators, schools and our union’s right to negotiate, according to a recent poll.

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Minnesota voters overwhelmingly support students’ freedom to learn in school board races

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