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Trauma and SEL opportunities Summer 2021

State Board of Education Report (May 2021)

Teaching for Black Lives Matter

NEWS RELEASE:
Law Attacking Missouri Teachers, Nurses, and Public Workers Overturned

Season of Justice 2021

Legislative Update (Final 2021)

State Board Reports (March & April 2021)

Legislative Update (Week 17): Senate approves tax credit voucher bill, budget approved

2021 Read-On Tour promotes NEA's Read Across America May 3-7

Legislative Update (Week 16)

Register for Summer Leadership

Meet PSRS/PEERS Executive Director Dearld Snider

Legislative Update (Week 14): Vouchers, Charter Funding, School board Elections, School Bus Crossings

PSRS/PEERS Board Meeting Report (Feb 2021)

Volunteer to serve on a MNEA state committee

Conversations About Race and Belonging

Renew and authorize your payments for the 2021-2022 school year

Free retirement planning for MNEA members

Legislative Update (Week 11): House passes open enrollment, tax credit vouchers would divert public funds to pay private school tuition, House budget rejects Medicaid expansion

Horace Mann is funding $10,000 in DonorsChoose projects. Submit your project by April 9 for a chance to win.

Advocacy by NEA Leads to Accelerated Vaccine Eligibility for All Educators Nationwide

Congratulations to the members elected to represent Missouri at the NEA Representative Assembly this summer. Delegates must accept credentials by April 10

Legislative Update (Week 9): SB55, Local Control of Public Health Measures, Gov releases $449M withheld school funds

Apply for a $250 Music & Arts Grant from California Casualty

NEA applauds President Biden for prioritizing educators for vaccines

Legislative Update (Week 8): House Passes Tax Credit Couchers, Senate Debates SB55

NEWS RELEASE:
Proritizing Educator Vaccination will Help Students and Families

ACTION ALERT: Stop Vouchers and Charter School Expansion (SB 55)

MNEA Human Rights Committee awards students in the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Poster-Essay Contest

Legislative Update (Week 7): Vouchers, Working After Retirement, Gifted Education, Student Restraint & Seclusion, Initiative Petitions, Voter Accessibility

NEWS RELEASE:
Teachers and School Personnel Demand Prioritization for COVID-19 Vaccination

State Board of Education Report (February 2021): GPA Requirement, Newly Formed Office of Childhood at DESE, DESE's COVID Response, School Funding

MACCE Meeting Report (Feb. 2, 2021): Substitute Certification Recommendations, MEGA updates, Teacher Workforce Data

NEWS RELEASE:
MNEA Pres. Phil Murray regarding new CDC guidelines

St. Charles County educators partner with CaresSTL and Harvester Christian Church to provide free COVID-19 testing for educators, students and community members

Legislative Update (Week 6): Vouchers, Public School Open Enrollment, Education Appropriations

Apply for a CHEER Grant
Deadline: Feb. 15

Ten MNEA members win $500 Tuition Grant

Salute to Teaching Excellence Virtual Gala
Fri., Feb. 12, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination: MNEA supports prioritizing Missouri educators

Legislative Update (Week 5): Test, Blame, Punish Bill and COVID Liability Waiver

Reach4MO initiative aims to support schools and educators handle crisis and trauma

Cast your ballot in the NEA RA state delegate election by March 1

Legislative Update (Week 4): State of the State, Tax Credit Vouchers, Charter School Funding

Fireside Chat with Dr. Anthony Fauci Recording

State Board of Education Report (January 2021)

Legislative Update (Week 3): Vouchers and Charter School Expansion

2020-20201 Salary Benchmarks & Rankings

Missouri NEA hosts Educators Rising Conference for high-schoolers. Registration and competition entry deadline is Jan. 25.

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS: When will educators be eligible?

MNEA Legislative Connection: Sign up now and tell us how you will participate this spring

The Missouri Read-On Tour celebrating NEA's Read Across America has been rescheduled for May 3-7. Submit your application by March 1.

California Casualty $2,500 Educator Jackpot

PSRS/PEERS Report (December 2020)

Something Better (Winter 2020)

Missouri Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell inspires

Poster: Self Care and Stress Management for Educators

Known Missouri School Closures and Exposures Due to COVID-19

Run for state delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly

State Board of Education Report (October 2020)

Do you know a college student who wants to be a teacher? Encourage them to apply for the Cochran Scholarship

$500 Educators Rising Scholarship for high school seniors wishing to become teachers

NEWS RELEASE:
Missouri NEA Pres. Phil Murray's statement regarding dangerous changes to K-12 COVID-19 guidance

New Executive Director selected for PSRS-PEERS, Steve Yoakum set to retire Dec. 1, 2020

Missouri NEA Political Action Committee makes recommendations for general election

PSRS-PEERS Board Meeting Report (October 2020)

CAPE grants inspire organizing and change for communities of color with other local and state affiliates

Earn digital badges with NEA Micro-Credential Certification - Sign up ends Nov. 23 (1 graduate hour through Baker University)

NEWS RELEASE:
Educators call on St. Louis County Council to focus on fighting COVID-19 and reject political point scoring

Declare your candidancy for the 2021 NEA RA

MNEA's magazine Something Better (Fall 2020)

State Board of Education Report (September 2020)

Three Missouri schools receive 2020 Music and Arts Grant from California Casualty

PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees Meeting Report (Aug. 31, 2020)

Gilbert Balderrama Minority Scholarship applications due Jan. 15

Teachers Matter: Tell us your story

MNEA Human Rights Committee sponsors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Poster-Essay Contest

NEWS RELEASE:
Educators Release Report Detailing 59 COVID-19 Incidents Involving Missouri Schools and Students

State Board of Education Report (August 2020)

NEWS RELEASE:
Teachers Oppose Plan to Eliminate Standards for Classroom Substitutes

$100 Gift Card Winners in NEA Member Benefits Complimentary Life Insurance Contest

Protect yourself and your school

NEWS RELEASE:
Survey Reveals Missouri Educators Concerned for Safety of Students and Co-Workers as COVID-19 Cases Increase

VIDEO: You have a voice with your union. Join Missouri NEA

NEA's Three Key Requirements for the Safe Return to In-Person Learning

NEWS RELEASE:
Educators Respond to Gov. Parson, 'Get Over It' Statement

Returning to school amid COVID-19: Action plans for Missouri school districts

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions, prepared by MNEA Legal

Missouri NEA PAC recommends candidates in August primary election

DESE: Missouri School Reopening Guidance and FAQs related to COVID-19

NEWS RELEASE:
Radical Supreme Court Decision Opens Door for DeVos Voucher Schemes

State Board of Education Report (June 9, 2020): Funding, MU non-compliance and revised MO standards teacher preparation

MNEA continues to be an ally for people and organizations across Missouri working for a just society

Local associations make recommendations in June 2 school board election

Apply now for $300 MNEA P.R. Grants

Legislative Update (Week 18): Final Session Summary

2020 Legislative Session Highlights

New resources for COVID-19 Response: Reopening guidelines, tele-townhall and webinars, Pinterest Boards

State Board of Education Report (May 2020) - Board votes to allow exemptions to Aug. 24 start date

Legislative Update (Week 17)

MNEA virtual spring R.A. approves budget, recognizes HOPE Fund contributions

Legislative Update (Week 16)

National Poll Shows Overwhelming Parent Support for Educators During COVID-19 Crisis

State Board of Education Report (April 2020): COVID-19 virtual learning statistics and summer school resources

Free retirement planning for MNEA members

Apply for COVID-19 Response Grants from The NEA Foundation

Pres. Phil Murray talks with KCTV5 about reaching, teaching and feeding students as Missouri shelters-in-place during COVID-19 pandemic

Register before April 30 for NEA Micro-Credentials Virtual Professional Learning Communities

Park Hill NEA member named PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees Vice-Chairman

MNEA recommends Farmer and Moss in PSRS Election

A message from Missouri Teachers of the Year: School Buildings May Be Closed But Our Hearts Are Open

NEAToday: NEA St. Louis School Nurse Checks In on 600 Students

Take Action: Tell Congress to include student debt cancellation and education stablilization in COVID-19 relief efforts

Webinar: What About You? Strategeis for Supporting Educator Resillience and Trauma-informed Self-Care

Time to join the conversation about grading practices

Delegates: Log in and visit the Leader Resource Center to download your virtual R.A. packet

Legislative Update (Week 13): Budget Actions

PSRS/PEERS Board Meeting Report (April 2020)

Read to Achieve April contest suspended

Legislative Update (Week 12) - Gov. Parson withholds $180 million from budget due to COVID-19, cuts higher education

COVID-19: Resources and forms for IEPs and special needs students

Coronavirus: Resources, Support and Updates

Coronavirus: Resources, Support and Updates

Students write their way to success in the 2020 Law Day Essay contest co-sponsored by the MNEA Communications and Media Advisory Committee and Missouri Bar Young Lawyers Section

COVID-19: Share your stories of volunteerism

Share My Lesson Virtual Conference

MNEA offices will be open to STAFF ONLY after 5 p.m. March 20

Legislative Update (Week 11) - Capitol Action Days canceled, DESE guidance for COVID-19

Legislative Update (Week 10): Senate cancels session for next week, House expedites budget bills

NEA R.A. state delegate election results: Who is representing Missouri NEA at the NEA Representative Assembly in Atlanta? Delegates must accept credentials by April 10.

MNEA Human Rights Committee awards students in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Poster-Essay Contest

PSRS/PEERS Board Meeting Report (Feb 2020)

Legislative Update (Week 8)

Legislative Update (Week 7): Charter School Expansion, Tax Credit Vouchers, Gifted Education

TAKE ACTION: Ask your legislator to oppose any bill allowing charter school expansion

State Board of Education Report (Feb 2020): MNEA helps save educator plan time for MSIP6

MACCE Report (Feb 2020): Teacher recruitment and retention, background checks, revoking teaching certificates

Legislative Update (Week 6): Senate passes bills to undermine voter-approved CLEAN Missouri, tax credit vouchers, concealed weapons on campus

Pres. Phil Murray and Vice Pres. Rebeka McIntosh visit Missouri schools during the Read-On Tour Feb. 24-March 6, celebrating NEA's Read Across America

Plan to attend Legislative Forums and Capitol Action Days

MNEA resources help you negotiate compensation

2019-2020 Missouri Salary Benchmarks & Rankings

Legislative Update (Week 5): CLEAN, Charters, Transportation, Initiative Petition

National Board Jump Start Academy

Legislative Update (Week 4): Gubernatorial Appointments, Charter School Expansion, Tax Credit Vouchers

NEWS RELEASE:
Law Attacking Missouri's Public Workers is Overturned

North Kansas City NEA member wins $1,000 in Read to Achieve Contest

In-person voting for state delegates to the 2020 NEA RA begins Feb. 1

Legislative Update (Week 3): Charter School Expansion, CLEAN Missouri

State Board of Education Report (January 2020)

Exploring National Board Certification (online)

Legislative Update - Week 2: State of the State

Working on your National Board Certification? Attend a candidate boost day

NBCT Network Professional Learning Facilitator Training

Legislative Update - Week 1

NBCTs: Celebrate your accomplishments at MNEA receptions

MNEA Communications Briefings: Tenure, Merit Pay, Charter Schools, Collective Bargaining, Teacher Evaluation, Pension, School Funding

MNEA 2020 Legislative Platform and Priorities

State Board of Education Report (Dec. 18, 2019): Teacher Recruitment and Retention

YOUR VOICE: Vital to MNEA's Legislative Forums and Capitol Action Days

Run for state delegate to 2020 NEA R.A. in Atlanta

PSRS-PEERS Report (December)

State Board of Education Report (Dec. 3, 2019): Teacher Compensation and ESSA

TAKE ACTION: Save the minimum plan time requirement

Independence NEA member awarded $1,000 in Read to Achieve contest

MNEA Fall RA Summary

PSRS-PEERS Report (October)

State Board of Education Report (October): MSIP changes approved as a result of public comments

Congratulations, Michelle Cullum, Grandview NEA member and winner of the Read to Achieve Award

Read and share your favorite Something Better articles (fall 2019)

Missouri Advisory Council for Certification of Educators Report (September 2019)

State Board of Education Report (August 2019)

State Board of Education Report (September 2019)

MNEA standing with GM workers

Register for fall Leadership Training

PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees Report (August 2019)

Missouri Teacher of the Year Shelly Parks to receive 2020 California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence

MNEA's Beginning Teacher Assistance Sessions filling fast

Missouri high-schoolers win national Educator Rising competitions

Ritenour NEA Educator Selected as 2020 NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow

Degrees Not Debt Workshops

Missouri NEA receives national human, civil rights award

Grow your local association P.R. program with an MNEA grant

NEWS RELEASE: MU graduate workers win right to collectively bargain

PSRS-PEERS Board of Trustees Report (June 2019)

NEWS RELEASE: Columbia Teachers Win Injunction Against Anti-Union Law

NEWS RELEASE: NEA to honor 12 human and civil rights champions at annual ceremony

If you could ask the presidential candidates one question, what would it be? Recording a video of your question or submit your question for the candidate forum at the NEA R.A. in Houston.

Legislative Session Summary

NEA Code of Ethics: Take the Pledge

Classroom visit with Milken Award winner Theresa Shain, Special District NEA member

VFW seeking applicants for Teacher of the Year Award; teacher does not need to be a veteran to be nominated

Legislative Update (Week 17): Action Needed on CLEAN Missouri and ethics in government

NEA Salary Rankings & Estimates 2018-2019: Compared to national average of $60,477, MO ranks 43rd at $49,304

Teachers salaries fell 4.5% over the last decade

Missouri NEA R.A. delegates elect state officers

PSRS/PEERS Board Report (April 2019): COLA review, legislative bills watch list, elections and investment report

Legislative Update (Week 16): Action Needed on CLEAN Missouri

NEWS RELEASE: Columbia Teachers File Lawsuit Over School District’s Bad Faith Negotiations

Congratulations, Kathleen Beard, Hickman Mills NEA member and winner of the Read to Achieve Award

Legislative Update (Week 13)

Students depict "Honoring Dr. King: Looking Back and Moving Forward" in annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Poster-Essay Contest sponsored by the Missouri NEA Human Rights Committee

Legislative Update (Week 12)

Pro-public education candidates mostly successful in April 2 school board election

Register your local association team for Summer Leadership

U.S. Senate approves bill recognizing education support professionals and classified school employees

Legislative Update (Week 11)

NEA R.A. delegate election results

Local MNEA associations recommend candidates for school board election April 2

North Kansas City NEA member wins $1,000 in Read to Achieve Contest

NEWS RELEASE
Law Attacking Public Workers is Suspended

Legislative Update (Week 9)

Salary Benchmarks & Rankings 2018-2019

National Board Candidates: Attend NBC Frenzy April 5-6 in St. Louis

Focus - MNEA-Retired's newsletter (Winter 2019)

Legislative Update (Week 8)

State Board of Education Report (February 2019)

MNEA spring Rep Assembly delegates and leaders: Register for luncheon and make room reservations

Complete the Teacher Retention Survey by March 13

PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees Report (February 2019)

Legislative Update (Week 7): ACTION ALERT - Charter School Expansion Bill

Missouri NEA leaders tour state, delivering books and inspiring lifelong readers during Read Across America Cat Tracks Tour

Looking for your dues statement to file your taxes? Due to federal tax law changes, you can no longer claim this as an itemized deduction.

Want to get your questions answered about National Board Certification? Sign up for Exploring National Board Certification (online)

Legislative Update (Week 4): Charter School Expansion

How do you plan on celebrating NEA's Read Across America? Pick up bookmarks, posters and more from MNEA

State Board of Education Report (Jan 2019)

Make plans to attend the MNEA Representative Assembly April 27-28

Leadership Follow-Up Training

Are you a National Board Candidate? Attend MNEA's February Frenzy Workgroup to help you complete the process.

NBCTs become a Professional Learning Facilitator Jan. 26

Legislative Update (Week 2): State of the State

Legislative Update (Week 1): Session Begins

Register for winter Leadership Training

Grandview NEA member wins $1,000 in Read to Achieve Contest

MNEA Representative Assembly approves position statements on collective bargaining and privatization

MNEA Communications Briefings target important issues

PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees Report (December 2018)

State Board of Education Report (December 2018)

Join the race for a 2019 Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant from California Casualty

Margie Vandeven re-hired as Missouri Commissioner of Education

Online graduate courses through Drake University for as low as $155

Would you like to attend the NEA Representative Assembly in Houston July 1-5? Run for state delegate

Beginning teachers and ESP: Apply for a $500 Tuition Grant to use as reimbursement for a 3-hour college course

Attend MNEA Legislative Forums

Want a visit from the Cat in the Hat?

PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees Report (November 2018)

November is American Indian Heritage Month. Do you have your MNEA diversity poster hanging in your school?

Lee's Summit NEA member wins $1,000 in Read to Achieve Contest

State Board of Education Report (Oct 2018)

Get your customized ballot with NEA/MNEA recommendations

Make your vote count for students and public schools

Were you a student member last year? Apply for a dues rebate

Missouri NEA Pres. Charles E. Smith goes to Washington to meet with Sens. McCaskill, Blunt and urge them to oppose Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination

Nominate a teacher in the Kansas City area for a chance to win $1,000 in Read to Achieve Contest

PSRS/PEERS Report (August 2018)

Lawsuit Seeks to Overturn Attack on Public Workers

Show your pride with MNEA yard signs

Help for your local’s Red for Ed campaign

MNEA recommends NO vote on Prop A, candidates in Missouri primary election Aug. 7

Changing Behaviors Cadre:Mindfullness registration deadline extended to Aug. 10

Missouri 2017 Teacher of the Year receives NEA Foundation's California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence

Park Hill NEA member receives $2,000 NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grant

Fox NEA member receives $5,000 NEA Foundation Grant

Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program

MNEA members represent the Show Me state
at the NEA Convention in Minneapolis June 30-July 5

Special MNEA Representative Assembly set for July 21 in Columbia

Join MNEA's Changing Behaviors Training Cadre

NEA Guide Aims to Help Schools Respond, Recover from Crises

Legislative Update: Regular session ends; special session begins

Missouri's estimated 2017-2018 average teacher salary ($49,208) is well below national average ($60,483)
Find where your school district ranks in the state

With an average teacher salary of $48,618 (2017), Missouri is in the bottom 10, ranking 41st

Legislative Update (Week 17): Special session to consider impeachment of Gov. Greitens

MNEA partners with Columbia College for 10 percent discount on tuition

Legislative Update - Week 16

MNEA Law Day Essay contest winners receive awards at banquet hosted by the Missouri Bar Young Lawyers Section

Frontier Middle School wins $1,000 California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant

PSRS/PEERS Report (April)

Legislative Update (Week 14): Report of the Special Investigative Committee regarding Gov. Greitens

Delegates: Register for NEA Convention by May 14

National Day of Action Against Gun Violence in Schools April 20

ACTION ALERT: Contact your state representative about charter school expansion

Register for one of two online webinars that explore the benefits of NEA's edCommunities for a chance to win $75

Educator Open House at the Butterfly House (May 9)

Legislative Update - Week 11

Student winners will attend Law Day Essay Banquet in April

Report your school board recommendations now

Register for April 20 Workshops -- Social Justice in Education and Interest-Based Bargaining 101

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MNEA hosts Retirement Preparation Workshops

PSRS/PEERS Report (February 2018)

Legislative Update - Week 6

Watch the NEA Foundation Gala livestream Feb. 9 as Raymore-Peculiar member receives California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence

Share your journey and enter to win a Dodge Journey from California Casualty

Legislative Update - Week 5

Missouri NEA's #CatTracks Tour begins Monday, Feb. 26, celebrates NEA's Read Across America

Legislative Update - Week 4

Legislative Update - Week 3

Find out what it takes to become a NBCT at one of MNEA's online sessions of Exploring National Board Certification

Legislative Update - Week 2

School Me: NEA Today's new online resource for new educators

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