Yesterday, we joined tens of thousands to march.
This am, ICE responded with violence.
Alex was an ICU nurse, a union sibling, & an observer who stepped in to help.
This is a union state. We will continue to show up, to watch, to document, and fight
ICE is not welcome here.
No Work, No Shopping, No School. It’s a great day to make some calls to protect our communities and hold our elected officials accountable.
Statement from President VanDassor on the actions of HSI in St Paul this morning
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...
“Today’s forecast tells us that we in Minnesota have made sound decisions that put us in the best possible position to face the challenges ahead. In this present moment, we have a surplus, a stable economy, and the strongest budget reserve in state history. The DFL will continue to stand up for our kids, schools, families, hospitals, veterans, people with disabilities, farmers, and seniors. And we will pass a balanced, equitable budget that does everything we can to protect Minnesotans from Trump’s chaos and Elon Musk’s chainsaw.’
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
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...
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!
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.
“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!)
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.
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.
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
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...
President VanDassor’s statement on Executive Orders
Community members seated in a circle talking in a school library.
Community members seated in a circle talking in a school library.
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 ✊✊✊
