SPFE28
@spfelocal28.bsky.social
Saint Paul Federation of Educators. Fighting for the schools St Paul Deserves. SPFE represents 3600 educators working in Saint Paul Public Schools. SPFE is an affiliate of AFT, NEA, and Education Minnesota.
On 4/8 the US AG announced a Title IX investigation, against the U of M, Metro State & SPPS, b/c of support for LGBTQIA+ students & staff. Tues. the SPFE Executive Board sent a letter supporting the SPPS gender inclusion policy.Will you take a minute & add your name? forms.gle/6gBwvuBYjFUn...
We Stand With Our LGBTQIA+ Community, Students, and Staff
Since taking office on January 20, 2025, the current administration has targeted our trans youth through executive orders, and the threat of removing federal public education funds for those that do n...
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May 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
On 4/8 the US AG announced a Title IX investigation, against the U of M, Metro State & SPPS, b/c of support for LGBTQIA+ students & staff. Tues. the SPFE Executive Board sent a letter supporting the SPPS gender inclusion policy.Will you take a minute & add your name? forms.gle/6gBwvuBYjFUn...
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The only thing that has changed since November budget forecast is that Trump is now the President. He has cost our state $160 million in his first 50 days in office.
March 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The only thing that has changed since November budget forecast is that Trump is now the President. He has cost our state $160 million in his first 50 days in office.
President VanDassor's statement on the Department of Education
March 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
President VanDassor's statement on the Department of Education
Just a small sample of Educators that are telling Congress to protect public education and #ProtectOurKids. Take a minute and add your voice to ours. secure.ngpvan.com/mGv146LRk0qr...
March 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Just a small sample of Educators that are telling Congress to protect public education and #ProtectOurKids. Take a minute and add your voice to ours. secure.ngpvan.com/mGv146LRk0qr...
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Today, Minnesotans showed up.
HF 12 - a bill seeking to limit the full participation of trans kids in sports - failed to secure the 68 votes needed and did not pass in the Minnesota House.
It’s a win for all of us who believe in inclusion!
Thank you to everyone who showed up today!
HF 12 - a bill seeking to limit the full participation of trans kids in sports - failed to secure the 68 votes needed and did not pass in the Minnesota House.
It’s a win for all of us who believe in inclusion!
Thank you to everyone who showed up today!
March 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Today, Minnesotans showed up.
HF 12 - a bill seeking to limit the full participation of trans kids in sports - failed to secure the 68 votes needed and did not pass in the Minnesota House.
It’s a win for all of us who believe in inclusion!
Thank you to everyone who showed up today!
HF 12 - a bill seeking to limit the full participation of trans kids in sports - failed to secure the 68 votes needed and did not pass in the Minnesota House.
It’s a win for all of us who believe in inclusion!
Thank you to everyone who showed up today!
The reporting portal went live today as yet another way to threaten educators, students & communities. Sure would be a shame if folks used it the wrong way. www.ed.gov/about/news/p...
U.S. Department of Education Launches “End DEI” Portal
The U.S. Department of Education launched EndDEI.Ed.Gov, a public portal for parents, students, teachers, and the broader community to submit reports of discrimination based on race or sex in publicly...
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February 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The reporting portal went live today as yet another way to threaten educators, students & communities. Sure would be a shame if folks used it the wrong way. www.ed.gov/about/news/p...
We agree.
Free school meals has saved MN families $267.8 million in its first year — including many who needed help, but just missed qualifying in the past.
As St. Paul teacher Mandi Jung points out, feeding kids is also just the right thing to do. Hungry students can’t learn. #mnleg #edmnvotes
As St. Paul teacher Mandi Jung points out, feeding kids is also just the right thing to do. Hungry students can’t learn. #mnleg #edmnvotes
February 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
We agree.
“It is morally right to spend our taxpayer money making sure that the kids in Minnesota are fed”
We agree.
(Thank you Education Minnesota for the video clip!)
We agree.
(Thank you Education Minnesota for the video clip!)
February 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
“It is morally right to spend our taxpayer money making sure that the kids in Minnesota are fed”
We agree.
(Thank you Education Minnesota for the video clip!)
We agree.
(Thank you Education Minnesota for the video clip!)
So proud to have been in community with our Labor Family this weekend, talking and learning how to grow the movement and build relationships
February 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
So proud to have been in community with our Labor Family this weekend, talking and learning how to grow the movement and build relationships
We are proudly affiliated w/EdMN
Families look 2 us to stand up for them, & our public schools. Authoritarians & billionaires pit us against each other so they can profit, & we use the power of contracts & solidarity to call out these tactics & protect our communities, & the public good.
Families look 2 us to stand up for them, & our public schools. Authoritarians & billionaires pit us against each other so they can profit, & we use the power of contracts & solidarity to call out these tactics & protect our communities, & the public good.
Trump's latest executive orders targeting educators and our public schools will not stand. We will resist, and we will do so successfully with parents and communities across the nation. Our full statement: edmn.me/4hgLBea
January 31, 2025 at 3:46 AM
We are proudly affiliated w/EdMN
Families look 2 us to stand up for them, & our public schools. Authoritarians & billionaires pit us against each other so they can profit, & we use the power of contracts & solidarity to call out these tactics & protect our communities, & the public good.
Families look 2 us to stand up for them, & our public schools. Authoritarians & billionaires pit us against each other so they can profit, & we use the power of contracts & solidarity to call out these tactics & protect our communities, & the public good.
We sad to lose a powerful voice for the city of St. Paul, & we hope that Council Member Jalali will take the time need for the healing she needs & deserves.
You have been a strong voice for the people of St. Paul & a dedicated ally to working people. Thank you for your leadership & service.
You have been a strong voice for the people of St. Paul & a dedicated ally to working people. Thank you for your leadership & service.
BREAKING: Council President Mitra Jalali (@mitrajunjalali.bsky.social) will step down from St. Paul City Council after Feb. 4, citing the job's ongoing toll on her health.
She'll go on leave, and an interim will take the seat until a special election for her seat: www.facebook.com/share/p/1FFn...
She'll go on leave, and an interim will take the seat until a special election for her seat: www.facebook.com/share/p/1FFn...
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January 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
We sad to lose a powerful voice for the city of St. Paul, & we hope that Council Member Jalali will take the time need for the healing she needs & deserves.
You have been a strong voice for the people of St. Paul & a dedicated ally to working people. Thank you for your leadership & service.
You have been a strong voice for the people of St. Paul & a dedicated ally to working people. Thank you for your leadership & service.
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Spoke at tonight’s school board meeting, advocating the district reaffirm its commitment to our immigrant community - to develop policies to protect students and empower the community members already doing the work. The work is urgent and needed now! @spfelocal28.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Spoke at tonight’s school board meeting, advocating the district reaffirm its commitment to our immigrant community - to develop policies to protect students and empower the community members already doing the work. The work is urgent and needed now! @spfelocal28.bsky.social
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Compared to 2017, it feels like most of the institutions we count on to protect democracy are weaker now. The courts. The media. The Democratic Party.
One institution, however, is *without doubt* in a stronger position to fight fascism now than in 2017: the American labor movement.
Consider...
One institution, however, is *without doubt* in a stronger position to fight fascism now than in 2017: the American labor movement.
Consider...
January 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Compared to 2017, it feels like most of the institutions we count on to protect democracy are weaker now. The courts. The media. The Democratic Party.
One institution, however, is *without doubt* in a stronger position to fight fascism now than in 2017: the American labor movement.
Consider...
One institution, however, is *without doubt* in a stronger position to fight fascism now than in 2017: the American labor movement.
Consider...
President VanDassor’s statement on Executive Orders
January 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
President VanDassor’s statement on Executive Orders
Bruce Vento Elementary held their first site council meeting yesterday. They invited parents of Bruce Vento students to come share stories & expertise with educators & administration & learned about how site councils can be a critical part of student success by bringing in family & community voice.
December 6, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Bruce Vento Elementary held their first site council meeting yesterday. They invited parents of Bruce Vento students to come share stories & expertise with educators & administration & learned about how site councils can be a critical part of student success by bringing in family & community voice.
Wisconsin’s Act 10 has been overturned and Madison Teachers are on it! Calling for the district to come to the table ✊✊✊
December 6, 2024 at 2:51 AM
Wisconsin’s Act 10 has been overturned and Madison Teachers are on it! Calling for the district to come to the table ✊✊✊
