Missouri National Education Association

Thomas Jefferson: We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. VOTEThomas Jefferson: We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. VOTE

What time do you plan to vote? Did you know as long as you are in line to vote by 7 p.m., you can vote? Find your polling place, know what identification to bring, and take a look at the sample ballot, and other frequently asked questions at https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/electionday.

PLAN YOUR VOTE - TUES., NOV. 3 Who are you voting for in the 2020 general election? MNEA takes care to vet the candidates, only making recommendations based on their values, not their party affiliation. See the list of pro-public education candidates MNEA PAC recommends in 2020. https://www.mnea.org/Missouri/Elections.aspx

Missouri voters wanted fair. Now, keep it fair. Vote NO on Amendment 3. Amendment 3 is a trick by politicians in the Missouri legislature to undo the groundbreaking ethics reforms passed by Missouri voters in 2018. Amendment 3 would alter the lines drawn for legislative districts in Missouri, allowing hyper-partisan and gerrymandered maps. If Amendment 3 were to become law, children would no longer count for the purposes of determining population in legislative districts. https://www.facebook.com/profilepicframes/?selected_overlay_id=713308145949866

Missouri voters wanted fair. Now, keep it fair. Vote "NO" on Amendment 3.

Missouri NEA has lost a great friend, leader, teacher, advocate, and mentor to COVID-19. Greg Jung served as president of Missouri NEA (2001-2007), vice president (1995-2001), and NEA Director (1984-1990). Those who knew Greg admired him. He will be forever missed.

Public schools need an advocate now more than ever. Make a donation to the Taxpayers in Support of Public Education Fund. https://www.mnea.org/Missouri/TISPE.aspx ... #MNEAunited #MNEAleads

Are you planning to cast a mail-in or absentee ballot in the 2020 general election? Ballots must be notarized. Find a list of participating notaries who are volunteering their services during the 2020 election cycle. Plan early. Some require you make an appointment. https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/MailinNotary

How to make that difficult parent phone call 10/26 78 p.m. Learn how to get parents on board even in difficult situations. Prepare to connect with the four goals every parent has for their children and turn difficult calls into productive conversations. https://bit.ly/33RTfsn

MNEA Horace Mann award winner for Civic Organization Achievement is Worley Street Roundtable in Columbia. Thank you Columbia MNEA for nominating such an amazing... group. Mission We, the Worley Street Roundtable, are community partners who thread together students, parents, and community organizations within the public school's system to create viable ways to help children succeed academically, socially, and spiritually. Vision Threading together to thrive together. A community, family and school system working together to empower all children to thrive. Goals Deliver comprehensive parent education to increase engagement in their children's development. Develop partnerships with local public schools and higher education institutions. Increase the involvement of underrepresented groups and mentors of color for youth. Foster relationships and partnerships to expound the resources and strength of the community

NEA Micro-credential Certification for educators. Earn digital badges and 1 graduate credit hour through Baker University. Sign up for the next cycle ends Nov. 23. A micro-credential is a short, competency-based recognition that allows an educator to demonstrate mastery in a particular area and help you improve your professional practice. NEA is providing members an opportunity to participate in a virtual Professional Learning Community (PLC) to support the successful comple...tion of NEA Micro-credentials from start to finish. NEA-trained micro-credential facilitators hold 30-60 minute, weekly, evening support meetings via Zoom. Facilitators provide exact dates and times. It generally takes up to 15 hours to complete a micro-credential. The following PLCs will meet evenings, Dec. 7 through Feb. 7. Registration is free. - Trauma-Informed Pedagogy (Classroom Management) - Mondays - Building a Positive Classroom Community with Affective Language (Restorative Practices) - Tuesdays - Creating a Classroom Community (Classroom Management) - Wednesdays - Technology Integration: Citizen (Technology Integration) - Thursdays https://www.mnea.org/Missouri/PLA-Online.aspx#microcedential

Did you know that as a Missouri NEA member, you can receive discounts on travel, vacation packages, tours and much more? Watch this short video and learn how to access your NEA Member Benefits at nea.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BizX7yF0f3c&feature=youtu.be

Making an effort to honor these amazing people who won last years MNEA Horace Mann Awards. Congratulations to Debbie Reed, ESP award winner, Rachael Wilcox, teacher winner, and Senator Lauren Arthur our Legislative winner.