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Walz: "The idea that the secretary of education would not know what IDEA is -- individuals with disability in education act -- that's like your mechanic not knowing how to put air in your tire. And she's in charge of this nation's education progress. It is catastrophic."

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Walz: "I keep saying this -- what is the goal at the end of the day? There's not a single economist who backs tariffs. Linda McMahon -- I bet she's never been in a public school. What is she is gonna do to improve our students' outcomes and lives? There's a vacuum for us to fill."

submitted 15 hours ago • 131 comments

Dismantling the Department of Education has nothing to do with improving outcomes for our kids, it’s simply about taking away resources from our public schools.

submitted 16 hours ago • 1028 comments

Congratulations to union member and public education supporter @davidgottfried.bsky.social on his big win in State House race 40B! We look forward to working with Rep. Gottfried to improve MN's public schools for educators and students across the state. #mnleg apnews.com/article/spec...

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Gutting the Department of Education will impact everything from internet access to school buses. Let’s not make it harder to learn.

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This isn’t about fixing bureaucracy in Washington. This is about defunding your local public school. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/...

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On 3/19, join us for @neatoday.bsky.social's nationwide Protect Our Public Schools Walk-In Day! With the Trump Administration threatening to cut funding for kids in need, this is our chance to show public education is what Minnesota families want and deserve. More info: nea.org/march19

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Every child deserves opportunities and pathways to a better life - and for that, we need to invest in public education, not cut it. Visit aft.org/protectourkids to learn more, and share our new POLITICO ad below to spread the word.

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TOMORROW! Polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. for the House District 40B special election. Education Minnesota is proud to endorse David Gottfried -- a public schools champion committed to improving educator pay, pensions and health care! #mnleg #edmnvotes

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Since 1988, Medicaid dollars in schools has supported: ✔️ Salaries for health professionals like school nurses. ✔️ Medical transportation for select students. ✔️ Equipment like wheel chairs and lifts. Republicans are pushing major Medicaid cuts through Congress. Tell them hands off! edmn.me/41qN8aN

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Happy International Women's Day! Some important facts: -- More than 75% of K-12 educators in the United States are women. -- Female union members earn about $203 more per week than non-union workers. -- The gender wage gap for union workers is half the size of non-union workers.

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Millions of parents fear disruptions and loss of critical special education services if Department of Education funding and oversight is shut down. Text "Action" to 47844 to get involved.

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On Tuesday, members from the Hopkins Education Association joined with educators nationwide for the March 4th day of action! We are so proud to see Minnesota educators standing up for public education and safe, welcoming schools for all of our students!

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Happy School Social Work Week! These dedicated professionals lead with compassion and empower our students to thrive!! Thank you for all you do!

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

Today, MN Educators testified at the Capitol in support of SF 2007. This legislation proposes additional funding to support/sustain approximately 60 new & existing FSCS across Minnesota, with the potential to support over 24,000 youth and their families! #mnleg

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At tonight's joint address to Congress, the president continued to spread fear and sow division—but no matter what extreme politicians will try to do to our schools and communities, we are united to protect them. Sign the pledge ➡️ buff.ly/tUxDjH9

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

Denise Specht has dedicated her life to education – both as anelementary and middle school teacher, and as a leader advocating for our public school educators as president of Education MN. I’m honored to have Denise as my guest at this year’s State of the Union.

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Public schools should be strengthened, not attacked. We joined the right on March 4 to demand lawmakers stand with kids #ProtectOurKids @educationmn.bsky.social @aftunion.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social

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Public schools educate ALL students — regardless of need, ability, race, religion or sexual orientation. We refuse to let the great equalizer of our society be gutted to benefit billionaires who send their kids to private school. We must #ProtectOurKids!

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🚨Millions of students rely on federal education funding for special education, school meals & classroom resources. Minnesota educators refuse to let reckless cuts for billionaire tax breaks take that away. We’re standing up for kids on this March 4 Day of Action! #ProtectOurKids

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Our #ProtectOurKids Day of Action is today. Hundreds of actions. Gutting public education to give tax cuts to billionaires would deny opportunities to children—including students with disabilities & kids living in poverty. I’m proud of our members for speaking out! www.aft.org/ProtectOurKids

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ED may have realized they overreached and pulled back, but still where is the guidance telling teachers what is / is not ok to teach. Can they cover Jim Crow laws? American involvement in WWII? We shouldn’t have to hire private law firms to interpret. www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

submitted 9 days ago • 3 comments

Show your support for public education. Wear your school attire or other teacher guide - March 4th Protect Our Kids!

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BREAKING NEWS: Democrats just defeated HF 12, a dangerous Republican bill that would put the power to bully and harass kids in state law. Now, let’s focus on solving real problems that people care about, like making life more affordable for our constituents.

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As Governor, I will always stand with Minnesotans in the business of protecting fundamental rights.

submitted 9 days ago • 397 comments

Despite many disagreements and deep concerns we will work with Secretary McMahon to ensure that public schools are places where parents want to send their kids, educators want to work and kids thrive. That’s our job, and we hope she sees it as hers, too. www.aft.org/press-releas...

submitted 9 days ago • 18 comments

TRANS RIGHTS ARE OUR RIGHTS!!! 🏳️‍⚧️💙✊ this minneapolis public schools classroom will always be a safe space for trans children & community.

submitted 9 days ago • 1 comment

45 senators—and millions of parents and educators—said no to Linda McMahon's extreme anti-student agenda. And we will keep saying no to her for as long as she tries to harm students and educators.

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We know that students deserve fully funded public schools. But Trump's DOGE just cut 89 education contracts worth nearly $1 billion, wiping out research and support programs for students with disabilities, literacy initiatives, and more. Read how these cuts hurt students:

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As requested by a third grader in a letter to my office: Happy Third Graders Day, Minnesota!

submitted 9 days ago • 736 comments

HF 12 violates Title IX protections. It’s also unnecessary. “As a coach and biology teacher, I can confidently say that chromosomes do not determine athletic success. ... It's time to move beyond fear and division and support all student athletes." #mnleg

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The biggest threat to high school sports right now is the $330B cut to the federal education budget moving through Congress -- not trans athletes. If these cuts pass, the question won't be 𝘄𝗵𝗼 is playing sports, but 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 there will be sports to play. #mnleg

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Our kids deserve better. Cutting public education funding means fewer resources, larger class sizes & fewer opportunities. Join the fight to protect our schools on March 4! www.aft.org/ProtectO... #ProtectOurKids @aftunion.bsky.social @nccsa.bsky.social @educationmn.bsky.social

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Teachers like Erin Thompson deserved more than 10 DAYS to care for her newborn after an emergency c-section. In the midst of a school staffing crisis, paid leave for all is an educator recruitment and retention tool we cannot afford to delay. #mnleg #edmnvotes

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Eagan teacher Erin Thompson speaks out against GOP proposals to delay paid leave for all. "This law is crucial to Minnesota's teachers, parents and students. ... We take care of our community's children. We deserve time to take care of our own." #mnleg #edmnvotes

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Happy Read Across America Day! 🎉 Join the nationwide celebration of literacy and grab a book to share with a young reader. Let's make reading a lifelong adventure! Visit nea.org/readacrossamerica for recommendations and more.

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From anger to taking action. It was a great day on the doors for my neighbor David Gottfried, candidate in the special election for 40B. One woman was ill but answered the door in her pajamas because after watching what happened in the White House yesterday, she is more committed to do her part.

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

March is #WomensHistoryMonth! Since the Industrial Revolution, women have played a critical role in the labor movement and continue to do so today. Classroom resources: edmn.me/4bamO9s

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Every student deserves the support they need to thrive—including students with disabilities. But federal special ed. funding is at risk. Cuts to IDEA mean fewer specialists, outdated materials, and less individualized support. Our students can’t afford this. Learn what’s at stake:

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It’s our job as educators to foster opportunity, dignity and engagement. This vague and clearly unconstitutional memo is a grave attack on students, our profession and knowledge itself. That is why we are suing. www.aft.org/press-releas... www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

submitted 15 days ago • 2 comments

No classroom teacher, no school bus driver, no cafeteria worker should pay more taxes than a billionaire. That is just wrong.

submitted 17 days ago • 1 comment

Public schools exist so all students can learn, grow, and thrive—but politicians are threatening the resources they depend on. We won’t stay silent. From the school board to the Senate, we’re speaking up. Take action now: buff.ly/3CY7SPd 🍎✊ #ProtectPublicSchools

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@educationmn.bsky.social #ISD15 St Francis Schools #bookban if you live in #minnesota or this school district. Email the school board in resistance to policy 606.5 School board meeting March 24th at 630. We need to show them they don't have the support for this policy they think they have!

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

Happy Public Schools Week! As a former teacher, I know that public schools are not just where our kids go to learn - they’re the center of our communities. That’s why I was proud to make the largest investment in public schools in state history.

submitted 16 days ago • 227 comments

Breaking news! The court just issued us a TRO in our lawsuit against Elon Musk's DOGE, so that they stop taking the private data of American citizens from the Department of Ed and OPM. More to come.

submitted 17 days ago • 69 comments

Every student deserves a great public school. But great schools are only possible because of the educators who show up ready to make a difference. This #PublicSchoolsWeek, and every week, we celebrate those who inspire, support, and prepare our students for the future. #PSW25 publicschoolproud.org

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Happy #PublicSchoolsWeek! 9 out of 10 students attend public schools. Public schools welcome every child—regardless of ability, race, wealth, language, country of origin or needs and are a cornerstone of our democracy that must be protected from defunding by billionaires like Musk and McMahon.

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During a virtual town hall, AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social called on member of the union and activists in our communities to join together on March 4th to show that "our kids matter and that we're the ones fighting for them." Learn more about our Day of Action: www.aft.org/ProtectOurKids

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