MNEA News
School advocates, legal experts push back against Missouri AG's attempt to sue schools over mask mandates ST. CHARLES COUNTY (KMOV.com) – School district advocates and local attorneys are calling...
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS Governor Mike Parson delivered the State of the State Address to a joint session of the House and Senate in the House Chamber on January 19. The State of the State address...
By Otto Fajen , MNEA legislative director Trustees present: Jason Steliga, Chair; Dr. Kyle Collins; Sharon Kissinger; Beth Knes, Vice-Chair; Dr. Melinda Moss, and Dr. D. Eric Park BUDGET AND AUDIT...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director HONESTY IN EDUCATION The House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee met on January 11 and heard bills reflecting issues about school boards and...
MNEA Legislative Director Otto Fajen summarizes floor debate and the latest information on the action in the Missouri legislature relating to MNEA's Resolutions and other bills of particular interest...
Workers’ compensation protections are some of the most important laws for helping people who are injured or have contracted an occupational illness at work. If an injury or illness is covered by...
The 2022 Missouri legislative session began Jan. 5. Are you ready for the action? Sign up to attend Capitol Action Days Capitol Action Days are part of MNEA’s comprehensive Government Relations plan...
For one low annual fee of $200 (valued at $2,900), Missouri NEA members may take one course each term (fall, spring, and summer) to complete up to three graduate courses in 12 months. Or you may take...
The Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators met Dec. 6, 2021. MNEA Vice Pres. Rebeka McIntosh and MNEA Teaching & Learning Director Ann Jarrett attend the meetings. At the last...
The Missouri State Board of Education met Dec. 7, 2021. MNEA Vice Pres. Rebeka McIntosh and MNEA Teaching & Learning Director Ann Jarrett attend the meetings. At the last meeting, the SBOE discussed...
In the Loop , MNEA’s award-winning electronic newsletter is sent monthly during the school year keeping members “in the loop” about upcoming conferences and events, news, member benefits, and other...
Did you receive the winter issue of Something Better magazine? The publication is published quarterly, and all members of Missouri NEA receive a printed copy. If you have not received your copy, give...
Yesterday Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced his office is instructing school districts and local public health departments to stop enforcing COVID-19 mitigation orders such as mandatory...
Thanks to the Biden Tax Plan, educators will be able to deduct up to $250 on classroom and COVID-19 protective items for the 2021 tax year. And, YES, if you are married and both of you are educators...
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In the Loop , MNEA’s award-winning electronic newsletter is sent monthly during the school year keeping members “in the loop” about upcoming conferences and events, news, member benefits, and other...
On Nov. 16, 2022, school resource officers and dispatches in Springfield, MO voted to unionize. The union victory was carried by 86 percent of the vote. They will unite with the 32,000-member-strong...
By Otto Fajen , MNEA legislative director Trustees present: Jason Steliga, Chair; Dr. Kyle Collins; Sharon Kissinger; Beth Knes, Vice-Chair; Dr. Melinda Moss, and Dr. D. Eric Park SYSTEM OPERATIONS...
Are you a Chiefs fan? You won't want to miss this offer. The Kansas City Chiefs are extending a special promotional rate just for educators to three home games during the 2021 season. Don't wait to...
Commissioner Vandeven’s statement on the breach of educator information data on the DESE website. “The Department was made aware Tuesday of a vulnerability within the data in our educator...