Minnesota Science Teachers Association

Spend a week on Lake Superior with EPA scientists! Applications due Feb. 28.
seagrant.umn.edu/programs/edu...

More free PL coming up Thursday! This time, we get mathy!
bit.ly/MN-PL25-26

Upcoming event in Region 9: February 21st, 2026 from 9-11am, we are informally meeting at the Coffee Hag in Mankato, MN! We invite any members who are close to us to join!

MDE needs K-2 and HS Chem, Physics, and ESS folks for this summer's Performance Level Descriptor Committee. Get CEUs or $
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One week til our next free-to-members meetup and PL! bit.ly/MN-PL25-26

Cool new guide for P-2 educators (but interesting for others too)! This and other resources at dcyf.mn.gov/partners-and...

Rural elementary teacher (or know one)? Check out this University of Minnesota-led opportunity www.mnsta.org/cgi/page.cgi...

Want a worm farm in your classroom? Let's Go Compost has free composting kits and curriculum, scalable across K-12! www.letsgocompost.org/schools

There's still space in spring ESTEP courses! Classes start January 12, so secure your spot today! bit.ly/ESTEP2-0

We had a blast at the PSTEP kickoff! Keep your eyes peeled for more great PL opportunities...

Join us to talk investigations December 10! bit.ly/MN-PL25-26

Registration is open for ESTEP's Spring 2026 courses! This is free, online graduate credit! 🤑🎓 bit.ly/ESTEP2-0

Today's your last chance to register! www.mnsta.org/cgi/page.cgi...

MDE is hiring a Science Assessment Specialist! Closes Dec. 1. mn.gov/mmb/careers/..., search for 90291

Learning on physical science content and pedagogy...in person, with a stipend! Register today www.mnsta.org/cgi/page.cgi...

Looking to see the Northern Lights tonight?

Unfortunately, Downtown is going to be much too bright to see much!

Follow the Facebook page's comments for a location suggestion (and updates about current visibility) at
8:00pm,
8:30pm, and
9:00pm!
www.facebook.com/MnSTA1

Lots of chances to connect at NSTA #Minn25! Especially note the Thursday event, which is open to any member regardless of conference registration.
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In the NSTA excitement, don't forget about our upcoming PSTEP kickoff! bit.ly/PSTEP-MN

MnSTA teachers are everywhere at NSTA #Minn25! We have our own pathway and networking events like a big Thursday reception and annual meeting!

Interested in all sessions by Minnesota teachers? Search "Minnesota" in the NSTA session browser!

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Know Before You Go! Attend Wednesday's webinar to prepare for NSTA #Minn25. Check your email for a Zoom link.

This is a correction - the previous post incorrectly listed a 5 pm start.

Last chance for the best rate for NSTA #Minn25! See you in a couple weeks! bit.ly/NSTA-MN25

You've heard of ESTEP for Earth science teaching. We're excited to announce PSTEP, kicking off with a workshop aimed at 8th grade physical science! Stipend for participation, with locations across Minnesota. Share with colleagues and see you there! bit.ly/PSTEP-MN

What a great summer ESTEP had!

Job alert! MDE is looking for a new computer science ed specialist - applications due tomorrow. Go to mn.gov/mmb/careers/... and search for Job ID 88679.

Last chance for MnSTA Awards! 🤑$1000 for your classroom and be honored at the National Science Teachers Association conference in Minneapolis in November! 🏆 www.mnsta.org/awards.html

ICYMI: The fall newsletter is out! NSTA info and more. www.mnsta.org/cgi/page.cgi...

Early bird rates for NSTA #Minn25 through October 3! bit.ly/NSTA-MN25

You can come to NSTA #Minn25! Group rates to sweeten the pot for your district, as well as volunteer and scholarship opportunities. Early bird registration closes at the end of the month, so hurry!
www.nsta.org/national-con...

Our fall PL series kicks off Tuesday! bit.ly/MN-PL25-26

When planning for NSTA #Minn25, don't forget the Professional Learning Institutes on Day 1! Here's #4/6 options.
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