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The voice for professional educators and students. Our members work in pre-K-12 schools and higher education institutions statewide.

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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 17h
Record diesel prices are hurting Minnesota school districts and the families and kids who depend on reliable bus routes. It is long past time for the President to end his war in Iran, which is raising costs for families and school districts in Minnesota and across the country.
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 21h
Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! We have 11 sovereign tribal nations in Minnesota – take some time today to learn about them through the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council! Today and every day, we stand with and celebrate our Indigenous members and neighbors. edmn.me/3zXx1Id
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
The freedom to read is essential to our democracy, yet book bans are on the rise across the country. Take action today on Let Freedom Read Day! Learn more: edmn.me/letfreedomreadday
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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 09/10/2026
“When this election is over, we are going to make sure these commitments become policy,” said Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham. #BetterInAUnion #mnvotes #Labor2026 aflcio.mn/3VVwlO4
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Peggy Flanagan boosts affordability message with pledge to back labor’s populist economic agenda • Minnesota Reformer
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan promoted her affordability message on Thursday, pledging to support a union-backed package aimed at raising wages, reducing healthcare costs and…
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Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General @keithellison.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Ron Schutz says he’s just one guy and can’t possibly review my lawsuits against Trump. That ridiculous excuse tells Minnesotans everything they need to know: when Trump threatens our state, Schutz won't be on Minnesota's side, he'll be on Trump's.
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Sean Lim @seanlimmn.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
We Love Our Somali Neighbors 🇸🇴 We Love Our Immigrant Neighbors 🦋
We Love Our Somali Neighbors

artwork / poster design by @SeanLimMNWe Love Our Immigrant Neighbors

artwork / poster design by @SeanLimMN
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
When Trump tried to freeze $74M in education funding in 2025, @keithellison.bsky.social fought back — and won. West St. Paul teacher Brian McCarthy says Minnesota needs that kind of public education champion as attorney general. #edmnvotes
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Every educator deserves a dignified retirement. Together, we can elect leaders this fall who will invest state $ to fix inequities by creating an unreduced career rule and lowering early retirement penalties for teachers. 2026 Voter Guide: edmn.me/guide
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Matt Little @littleforcongress.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT!🚨 Our campaign has received the endorsement of Education Minnesota!
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Happy #worldteachersday 🌎 Today, let’s honor all of our educators by giving them the respect and resources they need to keep changing the world one student at a time.
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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 02/10/2026
After you finish door knocking tomorrow, please show your #solidarity with Minnesotans, including several union members, being prosecuted for exercising their constitutional rights.
Flyer calling for a rally and march in Minneapolis against ICE violence — "Hands off our community & unions," Saturday Oct 3 at 3:00 PM at Peavey Plaza, urging charges be dropped against anti‑ICE protesters and endorsed by labor and community groups.
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MPR News @mprnews.org · 02/10/2026
The state is giving $950,000 to four universities to boost programs that license educators to work in school-based early childhood programs, and help students complete their studies — especially people of color and in rural communities.
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New state grant aims to bring 80 new teachers into early childhood education
The Office of Higher Education awarded $950,000 in Early Childhood Family Education Teacher Shortage grants to support educators seeking licenses. Four universities will use the funds to support rural...
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
October is LGBTQ+ History Month! LGBTQ+ educator resources: edmn.me/lgbtq Lesson plans: edmn.me/3NFi66w Student resources: edmn.me/3PZcirF
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MPR News @mprnews.org · 29/09/2026
The claim says Williams didn’t threaten or resist agents on Jan. 7 but was held down, slammed into the ground and choked. During the drive to Whipple Federal Building, Williams says agents laughed about Renee Good’s killing earlier that morning and said, “hopefully we don’t have to kill you, too.”
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Roosevelt High teacher files federal claim over violent detention by agents
Roosevelt High School teacher Quentin Williams has filed a claim against the federal government alleging agents violently detained him, falsely accused him of assault and violated his civil rights.
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
MCA scores hold steady despite major learning and teaching disruptions caused by Operation Metro Surge. Read our full statement: edmn.me/46P3BJd
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MPR News @mprnews.org · 30/09/2026
The new standards, approved Tuesday, apply to students in grades K-12 and focus on topics like mental and emotional health, human growth and development, child abuse prevention, nutrition, sexual health, media literacy and drug and alcohol abuse and prevention.
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For the first time, Minnesota has K-12 health standards. Here’s what to know
Minnesota’s first statewide K-12 health standards were approved Tuesday after an earlier version was rejected in July. The standards cover topics including sexual health, mental health, nutrition and ...
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Honor an exceptional teacher in your life! Nominate them for 2027 Minnesota Teacher of the Year today: edmn.me/toy
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Sahan Journal @sahanjournal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The complaint says Quentin Williams was pinned down by Border Patrol agents who came on school property following a car chase on Jan. 7. Written by @bzosiad.bsky.social
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Mpls. educator files claim alleging attack by Border Patrol agents
Roosevelt High special ed assistant Quentin Williams has filed a claim against the federal government over a Jan. 7 incident where he was pinned down by Border Patrol agents on school property.
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Minnesota AFL-CIO @mnaflcio.org · 28/09/2026
Working people need a pro-union Governor. With a 97% voting record from the AFL-CIO, we know Amy Klobuchar is the best choice to lead our state. #mnvotes #BetterInAUnion
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Educators shouldn't have to choose between caring for themselves and paying the bills. Be a voter this fall for candidates who will help lower healthcare costs by passing our bill creating a statewide educator health insurance pool! edmn.me/guide
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Clare Oumou Verbeten @clareoumou.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Great doorknock today with @mscfmn.bsky.social and our DFL Endorsed candidates for St. Paul School Board! DFLers believe every student deserves a great education. We’re fighting for strong public schools, better pay for our educators and affordable college for every Minnesotan.
Senator Oumou Verbeten, Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey, Representative Athena Hollins and a group of volunteers.Senator Oumou Verbeten, Commissioner Garrison McMurtrey, DFL Endorsed Saint Paul School Board Candidates Stephanie Anderson and Omar Syed and volunteers.
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Clare Oumou Verbeten @clareoumou.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
And speaking of education… Make sure you Vote Yes for MN Students on the constitutional amendment this November to increase funding for every student at every public school at no extra cost to the taxpayer! Learn more at voteyesmnstudents.org
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Vote Yes: Boost Funding for Minnesota Public Schools
Vote Yes for a constitutional amendment to boost Minnesota public school funding without raising taxes, benefiting every student statewide.
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Educators are Minnesota’s most valuable resource. It’s time we start treating them that way. Be a voter for candidates this fall who will use state funding to establish a $60,000 minimum salary for teachers and a $25/hour minimum wage for school support staff: edmn.me/guide #mnleg #edmnvotes
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Peggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I owe everything to public school teachers who believed in me. I’m also so grateful to be the parent of a child who benefits from the incredible educators who show up for her and all of our kids in our public schools. 🧵
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Peggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I'm proud to have @educationmn.bsky.social's endorsement as we fight to fully fund public education and make sure our educators have the support they deserve.
Education Minnesota endorses Peggy Flanagan for US Senate
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
JUST IN: Education Minnesota is proud to endorse public education champions Matt Little and Trina Swanson for Congress! Read more: edmn.me/3VP1pPo
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5 Eyewitness News @kstptv.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Minnesota is reviewing its statewide school testing program as many students skip the exams meant to show how they are doing in class.
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Minnesota schools review standardized tests as students opting out of them climb
Minnesota is reviewing its statewide school testing program as many students skip the exams meant to show how they are doing in class.
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
JUST IN: Education Minnesota is proud to endorse @peggyflanagan.bsky.social for U.S. Senate! “Educators need a fighter in Washington, especially now, and Peggy Flanagan is ours.” Read more: edmn.me/3TrSGBX
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Great afternoon knocking doors and talking to voters in Stillwater yesterday in support of educator-endorsed candidates @amyklobuchar.com, Nat Smith and our own member @josiahhill.bsky.social! #mnleg #edmnvotes
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Cheryl Youakim @clyouakim.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
As the wife of a teacher of 35 years, mother to a 4th generation teacher on both sides of the family, sister-in-law to four teachers, & mother-in-law to a teacher, @EducationMN endorsement means so very much to me! Thank you for what you do for our MN teachers, paras, & students!
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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Mesabi East Schools is reporting spending an extra $54,000 on fuel if prices stay this high.
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Diesel prices hit rural Minnesota school district budgets hard
Mesabi East Schools is reporting spending an extra $54,000 on fuel if prices stay this high.
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Vote YES for Minnesota students! We're proud to support the bipartisan Permanent School Fund constitutional amendment on the November ballot. Learn more: voteyesmnstudents.org
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MPR News @mprnews.org · 22/09/2026
Schools across the state started offering free breakfasts and lunches to all students in the fall of 2023. The number of students eating school lunch went up 15 percent the first year. The number of kids eating breakfast at school went up 40 percent.
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Fewer skipped meals, less stigma: New data on the impact of Minnesota’s universal school meals
A trio of new studies shows Minnesota’s universal school meals program is providing a sense of relief to Minnesota families and students who are no longer skipping lunch and worrying less about family...
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Ms. K tweets @whatmsksaid.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
MN school board voting guide: www.edmnvotes.org/voter-guide/
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2026 Voter Guide
Find out what's on your ballot, check your voter registration status and view educator-endorsed candidates.
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
JUST IN: Education Minnesota endorses 13 more candidates for Legislature edmn.me/4h4t9YL #mnleg #edmnvotes
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
One job should be enough 🗣️ BE A VOTER this fall for candidates that will invest state money into raising the pay of all teachers and set a minimum wage of $25/hour for school support staff: edmn.me/guide #mnleg #edmnvotes
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
A year after an assassination attempt on her husband, paraprofessional Yvette Hoffman is back in her Osseo classroom and finding healing in the profession she loves: edmn.me/4hexuHu
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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 20/09/2026
Vote YES on this year’s ballot’s school amendment supported by both Democrats & Republicans! “A question on the ballot Nov. 3 would change the state constitution to stabilize school funding ― and wouldn’t cost taxpayers a thing.” ow.ly/hyKg50ZPswJ
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Editorial | For Minnesota students, vote yes
A question on every Minnesotan's ballot Nov. 3 would change the state constitution to stabilize school funding ― but wouldn't cost taxpayers a thing, the Star Tribune Editorial Board writes.
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Early voting is now open in Minnesota! Cast your ballot for pro-public education candidates either in person or by mail using our 2026 Voter Guide: edmn.me/guide
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WBUR @wbur.org · 18/09/2026
The Education Department cut about $600 million in grants for teacher training in 2025. The department characterized the grants as supporting "divisive ideologies" such as diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. But a judge's order Thursday says that the department’s directive violated federal law.
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Mass. judge strikes down Trump policy that cut millions in teacher-training money
The Education Department cut about $600 million in grants for teacher training in 2025. The department characterized the grants as supporting "divisive ideologies" such as diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. But a judge's order Thursday says that the department’s directive violated federal law.
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Post Bulletin @postbulletin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
According to a summary of the changes to the contract provided by the district, “the estimated total salary and benefits change is an overall increase of 7.52%.”
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Rochester Public Schools approves contract with the district's education support professionals
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
2026 MEA conference registration is now open! Join us Oct. 15 in St. Paul for a day of high-quality professional development for educators: edmn.me/mea2026
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month! Scan the QR code for resources from our League of Latinx Educators affinity group or visit: edmn.me/hispanicheritagemonth
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Minnesota Reformer @minnesotareformer.com · 11/09/2026
Demuth proposes teacher performance pay, wants changes to free school meals.
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Demuth proposes teacher performance pay, wants changes to free school meals • Minnesota Reformer
House Speaker Lisa Demuth on Thursday said as governor she would bolster school safety, implement a teacher “pay for performance” model and allow districts to opt out of mandates, like paid family lea...
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AFT @aft.org · 11/09/2026
We will never forget.
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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we remember the lives lost and honor the first responders, survivors, families, and communities whose lives were forever changed. As educators, we carry these stories forward, remembering the importance of compassion, resilience, and coming together as a community.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 11/09/2026
25 years ago, in the face of unimaginable loss, Americans came together with prevailing unity, courage, and resilience. On this solemn anniversary, we honor the lives lost, salute our heroic first responders, and remember that our nation is strongest when we stand together.
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Joaquin Castro @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today I reunited with Liam Conejo Ramos and his father Adrian at his school, Valley View Elementary in Minnesota. The last time I was with them, I was escorting them back home from the Dilley Trailer Prison. Liam's mom was 3 months pregnant at the time. Today, I met Liam's new brother.
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Joaquin Castro @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Kids deserve to be kids. We need to shut down Dilley and end child detention in America.
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Joaquin Castro @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I am deeply grateful to the teachers and staff at Valley View Elementary School and the administrators at Columbia Heights Public Schools. You are doing an extraordinary job making school a place for learning, not fear.
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