Education Minnesota

Schools fear disruptions as the White House begins dismantling the Education Department The Trump administration is steaming forward on its plan to dismantle the Education Department. Many state and local education leaders say they are bracing for disruption and new bureaucratic hurdles.

Four departments instead of one? How is this more efficient? “States were not engaged in this process, and this is not what we have asked for — or what our students need."

TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4rffNvM

Happy Substitute Educators Day! Thank you for stepping in and making a difference in students' lives every day 🌟 💫 #AEW2025

It's ESP Day as part of #AmericanEducationWeek!

Show the school support staff in your life how much they mean to you and the students they serve—thank them, listen to them and amplify their critical work that keeps our schools running.

Don’t Let the Trump Administration Dismantle the Department of Education | NEA Shifting functions to other agencies hurts kids and communities, and usurps the power of Congress.

Trump is trying to (illegally) move forward w/dismantling the Department of Education. We will not let this happen. TAKE ACTION 👇

Read the full statement from AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social on President Trump’s order to dismantle the Education Department: www.aft.org/press-releas...

Shame on this administration.

Their latest attempt to dismantle the Dept of Education—during American Education Week—is illegal and immoral. Not only do they want to starve and steal from our students—they want to rob them of their futures.

Anyone who claims to care about children should be livid.

Nearly a million K-12 students in Minnesota rely on funding from the Department of Education.

Trump’s billionaire-led administration is slashing resources for students in rural communities, low-income families, and those who need special education. Minnesota will fight back.

It’s American Education Week! Join us in celebrating the public schools that shape our future and the teachers and school staff who inspire us every day. #AEW2025

Union-made 🍗 tastes better. It's a fact.

In Minneapolis, MN, @mfelocal59.bsky.social members reached tentative agreements with the district that put students first—securing enforceable smaller class sizes, more special education support, & pay raises for all educators. kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
#PublicSchoolProud @educationmn.bsky.social

It's #TransgenderAwarenessWeek!

Now more than ever, our union remains committed to protecting the rights of our trans students and educators so they can be their authentic selves and pursue their dreams.

Celebrate American Education Week | NEA Together for Safe, Just & Equitable Schools. #aew2025

American Education Week starts next week! Celebrate the educators and support staff who make public schools strong. Learn more at nea.org/aew.

Don't Buy Starbucks! At any location, today and beyond, while workers are on ULP strike!

As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.

Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX

Special education enforcement would be up to states under Trump plan • Minnesota Reformer In its quest to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, the Trump administration wants to let states police themselves when it comes to educating students with disabilities.

This would be a disaster.

Most states don’t have the resources — or, in some cases, the will — to adequately police and protect the rights of students with disabilities. TAKE ACTION: https://edmn.me/4pakrcJ

On this #VeteransDay, we join the nation in honoring the bravery and sacrifice of our military members and their families for serving our country.

Thank you 💛

Why converting federal education funding to block grants would be bad news for students https://edmn.me/47zj15B

Incredible news: By standing together for what students need, our members in the Minneapolis Fed of Educators reached a TA. The agreement includes:
✅Enforceable class sizes & SPED workloads
✅Fair pay for ALL educators
✅Pay parity for adult educators
Congratulations, MFE 59! @EducationMN.bsky.social

JUST IN: Minneapolis teacher strike averted as district, union reach tentative deal

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/minneapolis-teacher-strike-averted-as-district-union-reach-tentative-deal

We will not let Minnesotans go hungry.

It’s tough for students to learn in an overcrowded class. What @MFT59.bsky.social is asking for is smaller class sizes so they can make MPS a destination district & give every Minneapolis student the time & tools they need to thrive. We stand with MFT as they fight for a fair contract!

Hamline University, Manitou Fund send St. Paul teachers into the woods to write lesson plans The program is designed to build knowledge and skills to use nature for teaching existing curriculum.

Love this! With the proliferation of screens in school, using the natural world as a learning environment to engage students is more important than ever 🌳 🪻 🍄

Minnesotans will receive full SNAP benefits this weekend due to court ruling, DCYF assures The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families says that it is preparing to issue full SNAP benefits for November this coming weekend, in the wake of a Friday court ruling.

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families says that it is preparing to issue full SNAP benefits for November this coming weekend, in the wake of a Friday court ruling.

With all of the back and forth over student loan forgiveness in the news, we wanted to offer these helpful resources to anyone struggling to manage their student debt. Share this graphic to spread the word!

@borrowerjustice.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social @afthealthcare.bsky.social @aaup.org

Local Food Pantries Near You Our Local Resources Finder connects you with free food resources in your neighborhood.

Millions of students and families are struggling to put food on the table. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available.

🍎 Find free food programs in your area ⬇️

We’re on the picket line w/hundreds of @mfelocal59.bsky.social members & MPS parents at sites across Minneapolis tonight. Strong schools = strong communities. Time to settle a contract w/the fair wages, smaller class sizes & more special education supports families are asking for! #mfestrong

President Monica Byron & Secretary-Treasurer Ryan Fiereck were on the picket lines this morning w/Allina doctors for their one-day ULP strike. SOLIDARITY!!

Only 1 candidate out of 11 endorsed by the Minnesota Parents Alliance.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS VICTORY ALERT!!

Educator-endorsed candidates came up big in Minnesota last night — winning 94% of their races. This is incredible! THANK YOU to everyone who worked on these campaigns and cast their ballots for public education. #edmnvotes

Results from the special state Senate election assure DFLers 34 seats and Republicans 33.

Educator-endorsed candidates are scoring early victories tonight! Follow Minnesota school board election results on our Facebook page: facebook.com/educationmin...