Special District NEA

05/11/2026

Check out what is happening with SDNEA and SSD this week. 😊

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at SDNEA 💐

Today we celebrate the moms, grandmas, bonus moms, caregivers, and mother figures who show up every single day with love, strength, patience, and support. Thank you for everything you do for your families, schools, and communities. We appreciate you today and every day. ❤️

05/09/2026

Today we celebrate, uplift, and honor the incredible Black educators who shape our schools, communities, and future every single day. ❤️🖤💚

Black teachers do far more than teach content. They inspire, advocate, lead, mentor, challenge systems, create belonging, and remind students what is possible. Representation matters, and the impact of Black educators reaches far beyond the classroom walls.

SDNEA recognizes and appreciates the strength, joy, resilience, brilliance, and dedication Black educators bring to public education every day.

Thank you for the lives you change, the barriers you break, and the communities you help build. We see you. We appreciate you. We celebrate you.

MNEA NEA MoSchoolLife

05/08/2026

Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day 💙

Let’s be honest, school nurses do so much more than people realize. From managing health plans to supporting students in crisis, you are a critical part of keeping our schools safe, healthy, and functioning.

We see you. We appreciate you. And we are so thankful for the care you give our students every single day.

05/06/2026

We are so grateful for each and every one of our members 💙

During Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible work you do every single day. Our strength comes from you, your voice, your commitment, and your impact. We are only as strong as our members, and we are so thankful for each of you.

As a small token of our appreciation, we’ve selected the winners of our 12 $50 QT gift cards 🎉

Click the link or scan the video to see if you’re one of them!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17iWJH-2R9Do6YQDSac6WO4SMsDCg9dVS/view?usp=sharing

Winners will also receive an email soon to verify your address.

Thank you for all you do—and for being part of this work with us.

05/06/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week always feels a little strange as an educator because the truth is…none of us do this work for appreciation. We do it because we believe kids deserve someone who shows up for them every single day.

But this week, I hope people remember that behind every classroom door are educators spending their own money, their own time, and honestly sometimes pieces of themselves to create spaces where kids feel safe, seen, challenged, and loved.

Public education runs on the dedication of teachers, paras, counselors, support staff, custodians, secretaries, librarians, and so many others who continue showing up even when the system makes it hard.

I’m endlessly grateful for the colleagues beside me, the students who make the hard days worth it, and the communities that continue to support public schools.

Strong schools build strong communities. Always. 🍎❤️

05/05/2026

Teacher/Educator Appreciation Week + Nurse Appreciation Week ❤️

Let’s be real,no free coffee or cookie is enough for what teachers and nurses do every single day…but I’ll still take the free coffee ☕️

If you’re in either group, this week there are actually some solid deals out there:

Free meals, drinks, and discounts at places like Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, Whataburger, and more
Giveaways (like free Chipotle 👀) for both teachers and nurses
Retail discounts (Nike, Crocs, Lululemon, etc.) for healthcare workers

And yes…you usually just need your school or work ID.

👉 Full list here:
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/nation-world/teacher-appreciation-week-freebies-discounts-2026/507-93dad0db-b7d8-4000-a779-cb9edceb82df

But also…
Support your people.
Check in on your teacher/educator friends.
Thank your school nurse.

Because appreciation shouldn’t just be a week.

We ❤️ all of our teacher level members, whether you’re a teacher, school psych, OT, PT, SLP, social worker, BCBA, or any of our other related services members!

05/01/2026

04/22/2026

When one district is under attack, we all show up.

Union solidarity means we don’t stand by, we stand together. Because a strong union means strong teachers, and strong teachers build strong communities.

What’s happening in Ferguson-Florissant is bigger than one district. The attempt to strip educators of their contract is an attempt to strip away protected Missouri Constitutional right, and that affects every single one of us.

Not on our watch.

We showed up because we believe in each other. We showed up because educators deserve respect, protection, and a voice. We showed up because our students deserve stability and schools rooted in fairness.

This is what solidarity looks like:
✔ Standing shoulder to shoulder
✔ Using our voices
✔ Refusing to back down

We are stronger together, and we’re not going anywhere.

04/22/2026

Wear black today to support Ferg Flor NEA!
At mention - FFNEA in your selfie posts

04/19/2026

Public education doesn’t advocate for itself, we do.

Today’s PAC Sustainer event was a powerful reminder of what happens when educators show up, stay informed, and take action. We heard directly from 8 Missouri legislators, who are also proud MNEA members, as they shared insight, answered questions, and engaged in meaningful conversation about the future of education in our state.

Want to make an ongoing impact?
📲 Scan the QR code to become a PAC Sustainer. Even $5/month helps amplify educator voices and protect public education in Missouri.

This is how we build power. This is how we create change.