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Educator pensions and retirement security

Educator pensions and retirement security

Educator pensions and retirement security

At the Legislature

The decisions state legislators make affect your classroom, school and profession. State funding dictates what districts can do about class sizes, special education caseloads, even the condition of your building.

Collective Bargaining

When Can I Afford to Retire?

When Can I Afford to retire Sessions. ESI offers trainings regarding member benefits and seminars on financial planning and general pension education. We are also available to exhibit at local or regional events and attend membership or new member meetings.

Public poll finds Minnesotans supportive of educators, bargaining

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

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Education Minnesota Elects New Officers

Education Minnesota New Officers

In addition to union business at the Representative Convention, delegates elected a new officer team. Education Minnesota Vice President Monica Byron was elected after running unopposed for president. Marty Fridgen of United Teachers of South Washington County was elected vice president and Ryan Fiereck of Education Minnesota-St. Francis was elected secretary-treasurer.

The new officer slate will take office on July 1 and will serve three-year terms.

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MEA conference 2023

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MEA conference 2023 

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‘I love it’: How a ‘Log-Off Lunch’ helps high schoolers break away from phones

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A stack of cell phones, headphones, and airpods are stacked on a table of students at Two Rivers High School on March 19 in Mendota Heights. who signed up to give up cell phone use during lunch in the school’s cafeteria. Tables marked by orange cones indicate the students have agreed to give up their phones. All students who participate in the Log Off Lunch Challenge are entered in a raffle to receive free pizza the following Wednesday.

Judy Griesedieck | MPR News
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2023 Legislative Agenda

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2023 EdMN legislative agenda

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Summer Leadership Conference

Enhance your personal and professional skills at Education Minnesota’s Summer Leadership Conference.

This year’s event will be held Aug. 5-6 at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud.

Summer Leadership Conference is different from our Summer Seminar of years past, with an emphasis on relationship building and shared experiences in a cohort structure. Come as an individual – or as a team – to develop or enhance your union leadership skills.

Registration opening in early May!

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