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Notes from the Dec. 13, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Agenda, Minutes, and Recordings from December 13, 2022, of the...
By Daniel Bryar, MNEA General Counsel Something Better magazine, winter 2022 Often, we turn on the news and learn about a data breach somewhere in the world, and that inevitably causes individuals...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director Trustees present Jason Steliga, Chair Beth Knes, Vice-Chair Kyle Collins Allie Gassman Sharon Kissinger Eric Park BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING...
Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education MNEA representatives on MACCE are Paul Aubrey (North Kansas City NEA), Lisa Baldwin...
MNEA 2023 Spring Representative Assembly Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake of the Ozarks April 22-23, 2022 Printable Bulletin RA delegates and local leaders: Please share your feedback and suggestions...
Notes from the Oct. 18, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Agenda, Minutes, and Recordings from October 18, 2022, of the...
Trustees present Jason Steliga, Chair Beth Knes, Vice-Chair Kyle Collins Allie Gassman Sharon Kissinger Eric Park SYSTEM OPERATIONS The Board met on October 23, 2022, for a report on private equity...
By Vincenzo Iuppa, MNEA Associate General Counsel Something Better magazine, fall 2022 The Missouri Open Records Act, often referred to as the Sunshine Act, is Missouri’s attempt to ensure that...
CONTACT: Mark Jones, Missouri NEA Communications (573) 508-8528, mark.jones@mnea.org Staci Maiers, NEA Communications (202) 270-5333, smaiers@nea.org Joint Statement from Missouri NEA, NEA on St...
School districts and elected officials can solve this ‘five-alarm crisis’ by making public education an attractive career path. [Jefferson City, MO] — A new report provides research-based solutions to...
Our friends at Teach Missouri have free tools and resources to make applying to a teacher preparation program—and becoming a classroom teacher—easier! Create an account today and immediately access...
Notes from Sept. 13, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Agenda, Minutes, and Recordings from September 13, 2022, of the...
Notes from the September 12, 2022 meeting of the Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education MNEA representatives on MACCE are...
Among 60 awards, representing 23 states across the country, two Missouri NEA members are recipients of the 2022 California Casualty Music and Arts Grant. All demonstrated a strong financial need that...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The NEA Foundation, a public charity founded by educators for educators, names Kansas City NEA member, Sara Worsfold, an elementary teacher at Faxon Montessorri School in Kansas...
Application Deadline: Oct. 31, 2022 Savi is THE tool to help you navigate the red tape of Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This easy, interactive tool will help you find the PSLF plans that you...
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced the finalists for the 2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year award on Sept. 1. Missouri NEA is proud to represent four of the seven...
Notes from Aug. 16, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Preliminary Statewide Results 2021-2022 MAP and EOC Assessments...
Trustees present Jason Steliga, Chair Beth Knes, Vice-Chair Kyle Collins Allie Gassman Sharon Kissinger Eric Park INVESTMENTS The Board met on August 28 to hear general information from...
Are you a public school coach in need of new equipment, uniforms, or a supplement for your travel budget? Apply for the California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant by Jan. 15. You could...
After placing in the state Educators Rising competitions (sponsored by Missouri NEA) in March 2022, high-school students ventured to Washington, D.C. to compete nationally. This summer, at the...
NEA's national DAY OF ACTION is Aug. 15, 2022. Missouri is one of 27 states where teachers are affected by Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)...
The NEA Representative Assembly met in Chicago, July 3-6, 2022. More than 6,000 NEA members from around the country, including a delegation from Missouri, met in person for the first time since 2019....
By Vincenzo Iuppa, MNEA Associate General Counsel Something Better magazine, summer 2022 It is natural for education employees to believe that their district is responsible for maintaining all the...
by Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director GOVERNOR VETOES TAX CUT BILL AND ANNOUNCES SPECIAL SESSION Following extensive action in signing bills this week, Governor Parson announced that he would veto...
Notes from June 14, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Update on Teacher Recruitment and Retention Blue Ribbon Commission...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director Trustees present: Jason Steliga, Chair; Dr. Kyle Collins; Sharon Kissinger; Dr. Melinda Moss; Dr. D. Eric Park Trustees absent: Beth Knes, Vice-Chair...
Notes from May 17, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. 2023 Budget Report Kari Monsees, Deputy Commissioner, and Pam...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA Legislative Director REGULAR SESSION ENDS! The 2022 Regular Session of the General Assembly ended on May 13. The House convened on the final day of session and approved a number of...
Two MNEA members were surprised by California Casualty in April with BIG checks of $1,000 each. Giuseppe Bommarito, Hazelwood NEA, and Cailin Collins, Jefferson City NEA were awarded the California...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days concluded for the 2022 session on May 4, when MNEA-R members and members from Governance District 6 came the Capitol...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director Trustees present: Jason Steliga, Chair; Dr. Kyle Collins; Beth Knes, Vice-Chair; Sharon Kissinger; Dr. Melinda Moss; Dr. D. Eric Park The Board met on April 11...
by Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director BUDGET BILLS IN CONFERENCE The House and Senate agreed to meet in conference to resolve differences in next year's budget bills. Both chambers must complete...
The average national teacher salary is lower today than ten years ago, contributing to the national educator shortage. On Tuesday, April 26, the National Education Association unveiled findings from...
Enter for a chance to win! Teachers make a difference in the lives of their students and the communities they serve every single day, and Teacher Appreciation Week is just one chance to celebrate all...
"Fulfilling Dr. King's Dream: Reading to Lead and Transform" was the theme for the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay-Poster Contest sponsored by the Missouri NEA Human Rights Committee, JoWanda...
by Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days continued April 20, when MNEA members from Governance Districts 7 & 10 came to the Capitol. Capitol Action Days take...
Update on St. Louis Public Schools In April 2019, the Board approved the termination of the Transitional School District of St. Louis and returned district governance to the elected board of education...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days continued April 13, when MNEA-R members came to the Capitol. Capitol Action Days take place on most Wednesdays during session, beginning in February. Members...
CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days continued April 6, when MNEA members came to the Capitol. Capitol Action Days take place on most Wednesdays during session, beginning in February. Members...
Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators, established within the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is composed of 25 members to be appointed by the State Board...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director Trustees present: Jason Steliga, Chair; Dr. Kyle Collins; Beth Knes, Vice-Chair; and Dr. D. Eric Park Trustees absent: Sharon Kissinger; Dr. Melinda Moss...
ACTION STALLED ON CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MAP Conservative caucus Senators filibustered on March 30 and indicated their intent to block action on a motion to go to conference on HB 2117 (Shaul)...
CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING BILL The Senate Education Committee heard HCS/HB 1552 (Richey) on March 22. The bill would revise the law specifying payments to charter schools and shift more local school...
Notes from March 8, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Find archived reports at www.mnea.org/stateboard. Board approves...
LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS FOR SPRING BREAK The House and Senate adjourned on March 10 for a one-week spring break and will reconvene on March 21. When the legislature returns, there will be eight-session...
By Otto Fajen, MNEA legislative director CAPITOL ACTION DAYS Capitol Action Days continued March 2, when members from Governance Districts 1, 7 & 8 are scheduled to come to the Capitol. Capitol Action...
Notes from Feb. 8, 2022 meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education-Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Board hears Riverview Gardens quarterly report Acting Superintendent...
LEGISLATURE COMPLETES ACTION ON SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET BILL The House agreed to the Senate position on SS/SCS/HCS/HB 3014 (Smith), the supplemental budget bill, on February 24. The bill is finally passed...
LEGISLATURE CANCELS SESSION DUE TO WINTER STORM, WILL RETURN AFTER PRESIDENTS' DAY The House and Senate canceled hearings and session on February 17 to allow legislators to leave and go home prior to...