Missouri National Education Association

09/06/2026

Wishing everyone a fantastic Labor Day! As the largest labor union in the country, NEA is all about supporting each other, improving working conditions, and fighting for fair pay and benefits together. If you’re a member, you’re part of a strong family—3 million and counting! Curious about how NEA and the labor movement have shaped work rights? Union history is truly a part of American history. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3TBR9oi https://bit.ly/3TBR9oi

NEA Today

09/05/2026

💙💙💙Blue looks amazing on you! Grab your MNEA apparel today at the RAYGUN union shop: www.mnea.org/store

09/04/2026

Decades of research prove it: A–F grading systems reflect neighborhood wealth, NOT teaching quality.

Slapping a single label on a complex learning community doesn't help kids, it misleads parents and penalizes local public schools. Families deserve clear, real information about student growth, not misleading labels.

Help us stop this rushed policy before the Sept 15 vote!

✍️ Sign the petition: https://bit.ly/A_F_Grading_Petition

09/03/2026

“Today the court gave Missourians back the last word. More than 367,000 of us in every Missouri county signed this petition; the Secretary of State's own attorneys admitted that was enough, and he blocked it anyway. Amendment 6 keeps ballot language honest and stops politicians from undoing your vote. Our union will spend the next two months making sure parents and neighbors know that, and we will vote yes on Amendment 6.”

The Respect Missouri Voters plan would make it much harder for lawmakers to overturn voter-approved ballot initiatives.

09/02/2026

A – F Framework Feedback Sessions
DESE invites stakeholders to join upcoming sessions on the proposed A–F Grade Card Framework, which would assign a letter grade to every school in Missouri. Educators should have a chance to provide feedback. Can you attend any of these? Comment below Y/N 👇

Do you know any parents who have concerns? ➡️ Share and tag them in your comments below.

Virtual: Aug. 26 - 9-10 a.m. and Sept. 3 - 9-10 a.m. https://bit.ly/4qB1uSe

In-Person:
Sept. 9: 1:30-3 p.m. - EducationPlus (McDonnell Room), 1460 Craig Road, St. Louis, MO
Sept. 10: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - MOREnet, 221 N Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO

09/01/2026

Princess Moss is the new NEA president. She was elected at the NEA Representative Assembly in Denver this past summer. Today marks her her first day of office.

Congratulations, Princess! 👏👏👏

09/01/2026

Looking for a little extra support for your classroom supplies or special projects? Great news! If you’re an MNEA member who hasn't received a CHEER Grant in the past three years, you can apply for a $250 MNEA-Retired CHEER Grant. Don’t miss out—applications are due by Oct. 15!

09/01/2026

👏👏👏Congratulations!!!! Three MNEA members rise to the top in the 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year competition. 💙🧡💙

➡️Emily Klein
Social Studies, Grades 10-12
Bayless, Bayless High School

➡️Sarah Moonier
Science, Grades 9-12
Rockwood R-VI, Rockwood Summit High School

➡️Sarah Newton
English Language Arts, Grade 7
Valley Park, Valley Park Middle School

Read more at https://bit.ly/4xBo5kk

Bayless Education Association RNEA

08/31/2026

MNEA Learns: By Members, For Members
Your Expertise. Our Platform. Statewide Impact.

Create Courses for MNEA Learns!
Do you have a skill, a book recommendation, or a course idea that could help your fellow Missouri educators excel to the next level as educators?

MNEA Learns wants you!
We are looking for instructional designers and instructors to lead book studies and build digital courses for MNEA Learns. Whether you’re an expert in your field or a wizard at digital course design, your voice and expertise are needed.

Apply Here: https://bit.ly/4wCMsNa