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We are hardwired for connection–connection to others, connection to our community, and connection to a purpose. Missouri National Education Association believes that Education is not only the greatest connector in our individual communities and Missouri as a whole but also one of the most crucial functions of our society: Education. Which is why MNEA brings to you MNEA Connects. A podcast to help you connect…

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We are hardwired for connection–connection to others, connection to our community, and connection to a purpose. Missouri National Education Association believes that Education is not only the greatest connector in our individual communities and Missouri as a whole but also one of the most crucial functions of our society: Education. Which is why MNEA brings to you MNEA Connects. A podcast to help you connect…

Policy to Practice

Educators to Communities

Communities to Missouri Education

Professional Learning to Better Practice

    April 2024 State Board of Education Report - Episode 208

    April 2024 State Board of Education Report - Episode 208

    ➡️Update on MSIP 6 APR Release
    ➡️Health & Family Education Academic Performance Standards Open for Public Comment
    ➡️DESE Partnership with Missouri Department of Mental Health
    ➡️Notice of Rulemaking & Order of Rulemaking for Gifted Education

    Scroll through the posting to get more info on each of these! The full report can be found at mnea.org/stateboard.
     
    If you have any questions or concerns about the State Board or the report, please don’t hesitate to contact Rebeka McIntosh, MNEA Vice President, or Samantha Hayes, Teaching and Learning Director, at MNEA: Rebeka.McIntosh@mnea.org or Samantha.Hayes@mnea.org. 
     
    MNEA Members: Interested in being a part of the resolutions committee or becoming a host or guest on MNEA Connects? Follow this link: http://bit.ly/3kvy
    If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Samantha Hayes at 800-392-0236 or Samantha.Hayes@mnea.org

    • 13 min
    #Compromise: March 2024 MO Legislative Update with Otto Fajen - Episode 207

    #Compromise: March 2024 MO Legislative Update with Otto Fajen - Episode 207

     
    MNEA's Otto Fajen reflects on the first 12 weeks of the session and forecasts the last 7 weeks in a conversation with Samantha Hayes about the Missouri Legislative Session (in regards to Education) so far. 
     
    MNEA Members: Interested in being a part of the resolutions committee or becoming a host or guest on MNEA Connects? Follow this link: http://bit.ly/3kvyEFb or contact Samantha Hayes.
    If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Samantha Hayes at 800-392-0236 or Samantha.Hayes@mnea.org

    • 43 min
    March 2024 State Board of Education Report - Episode 206

    March 2024 State Board of Education Report - Episode 206

    Welcome to MNEA’s “Top Takeaways from the March 2024 Missouri State Board of Education”
     
    ➡️Reports on Literacy Program Initiatives and LETRS Training in Missouri
    ➡️Accreditation of Missouri Educator Preparation Programs
    ➡️Beginning Teacher Assistance Program Rule Changes Approved for Public Comment 
    ➡️Update on the DESE and State Board Strategic Plan

    Scroll through the posting to get more info on each of these! The full report can be found at mnea.org/stateboard.
    If you have any questions or concerns about the State Board or the report, please don’t hesitate to contact Rebeka McIntosh, MNEA Vice President, or Samantha Hayes, Teaching and Learning Director, at MNEA: Rebeka.McIntosh@mnea.org or Samantha.Hayes@mnea.org.
     
    MNEA Members: Interested in being a part of the resolutions committee or becoming a host or guest on MNEA Connects? Follow this link: http://bit.ly/3kvyEFb or contact Samantha Hayes.
     
    If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Samantha Hayes at 800-392-0236 or Samantha.Hayes@mnea.org

    • 10 min
    #Slow #Reset: February 2024 MO Legislative Update with Otto Fajen - Episode 205

    #Slow #Reset: February 2024 MO Legislative Update with Otto Fajen - Episode 205

    MNEA's Otto Fajen and Samantha Hayes recap another month of the legislative session in regard to movement on education legislation, which covers the reason behind Senate’s month delay, to Initiative Petition, to education bills that have focus at this time.
     
    MNEA Members: Interested in being a part of the resolutions committee or becoming a host or guest on MNEA Connects? Follow this link: http://bit.ly/3kvyEFb or contact Samantha Hayes.
    If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Samantha Hayes at 800-392-0236 or Samantha.Hayes@mnea.org

    • 31 min
    MNEA's February 2024 NEA Superweek Recap - Episode 204

    MNEA's February 2024 NEA Superweek Recap - Episode 204

    NEA Senior Director, Andy Slaughter and interim NEA Director, MNEA Vice President Rebeka McIntosh, recap the latest NEA Superweek that occurred the first full week of February. They recap their work lobbying on the Hill, topics of discussion for NEA business, and how MNEA is growing strength as an association from this National presence. 
     
    MNEA Members: Interested in being a part of the resolutions committee or becoming a host or guest on MNEA Connects? Follow this link: http://bit.ly/3kvyEFb or contact Samantha Hayes.
    If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Samantha Hayes at 800-392-0236 or Samantha.Hayes@mnea.org

    • 30 min
    February 2024 State Board of Education Report - Episode 203

    February 2024 State Board of Education Report - Episode 203

    Welcome to MNEA’s “Top Takeaways from the February 2024 Missouri State Board of Education”
     
    ➡️MNEA Members honored as 2023 Milken Educators
    ➡️4-Day School Week Report
    ➡️MSIP 6 APR Updates and Resources
    ➡️Praxis Returns to Missouri July 1, 2024, Cut Scores Set
    ➡️Missouri State University Leads in Teacher Apprenticeships
    ➡️A brief note on Charter Schools
     
    Scroll through the posting to get more info on each of these! The full report can be found at mnea.org/stateboard.
    If you have any questions or concerns about the State Board or the report, please don’t hesitate to contact Rebeka McIntosh, MNEA Vice President, or Samantha Hayes, Teaching and Learning Director, at MNEA: Rebeka.McIntosh@mnea.org or Samantha.Hayes@mnea.org.

    • 19 min

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Innovative start for a new year of teaching and learning in Missouri

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