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Something Better Fall 2024

September 20, 2024
Something Better fall 2024
In this Issue 

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New School Year, Renewed Spirit

Feature Articles

  • Protecting Public Education in the 2024 General Election
  • MNEA Member Advocacy Plays a Critical Role
  • MNEA Salutes 2024 Retiring Members
  • Dr. Karla Eslinger Takes Reins as Missouri's New Commissioner of Education
  • Missouri Educator Wins National Middle School Teaching Award
  • Name your beneficiary: Complimentary Life Insurance from NEA Member Benefits
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Protecting Public Education in the 2024 ElectionMake a public education a priorityDr. Karla Eslinger takes reins as new commissioner
MNEA Salutes 2024 Retired MembersMissouri Educator Wins National Middle School Teaching Award NEA Complimentary Life Insurance
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Nov. 1: CHEER Grant Applications Due ➤
Nov. 5: Election Day ➤
Nov. 9: National Board Candidate Boost Day ➤
Nov. 18-22: American Education Week ➤
Nov. 20: National Education Support Professionals Day ➤
Nov. 22: National Substitute Educators Day ➤​​​​​​​
Nov. 22-24: MNEA Fall Conference, Kansas City ➤
Dec. 1: Register for Beginning Teacher Assistance Program ➤
Dec 10-31: School Board Candidate filling ➤​​​​​​​
Jan. 15: NEA RA Candidate Statements due ➤

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