MNEA Connects
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
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Episodes
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Taking a trip before the start of school? Don’t do anything until you listen to Darby Boyd, NEA Member Benefits Affiliate Relations Specialist, give an overview of NEA Travel Deals and tips and tricks as you search and secure the best deals! Find all NEA Travel Deals at https://www.neamb.com/products/nea-travel
MNEA Members: Interested in 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
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Darby Boyd, NEA Member Benefits Affiliate Relations Specialist, gives a brief history and overview of NEA Member Benefits that are available to all members of NEA Affiliates. Please visit https://www.neamb.com/ for more!
MNEA Members: Interested in 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
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
State Board Updates June 2023
Agenda, Minutes, and Recordings from June 6, 2023 of the Missouri State Board of Education
Update on the School Innovation Waiver Program
Success Ready Student Network
Senate Bill 681 (RSMo: 160.560)
Update on the Strategic Plan
Report on the Holocaust Education and Awareness Commission
BRC Webpage
Commission Phase 2 Members are listed here with their bios.
The Practitioner Input report from MNEA can be found here.
Report on the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Council
All proposed and approved rules linked in MNEA Report
All rules approved are linked in MNEA’s report, linked here. This link also takes you to all of MNEA’s previous State Board reports.
The next meeting of the Missouri State Board of Education will be held on August 15, 2023, at DESE in Jefferson City, Missouri. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Samantha Hayes at 800-392-0236 or Samantha.Hayes@mnea.org.
MNEA Members: Interested in becoming a host or guest on MNEA Connects? Follow this link: http://bit.ly/3kvyEFb or contact Samantha Hayes.
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
In this three-part, member-led episode, MNEA members from MNEA Resolutions Committee discuss their research into student use of technology and social media and its impacts on students, teachers, and classrooms. Guest Host, Andy Slaughter, Social Studies Teacher at Meramec Valley School District and NEA Director, has a conversation with Alicia Kleoppel, gifted Education Teacher at North Kansas City, and Lindsey Weatherby Special Education Teacher at Special School District, to summarize, process, and discuss their research. This episode is Part II of a three-part episode.
MNEA Members: Interested in 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 about MNEA Connects, please contact Samantha Hayes at 800-392-0236 or Samantha.Hayes@mnea.org
Saturday Jun 10, 2023
Saturday Jun 10, 2023
Ever curious what happens next for bills that passed in the Missouri Legislative Session? MNEA Legislative Director talks about what next steps are for truly agreed upon bills in the Legislative Session and how they become law.
Subscribe to Otto Fajen’s daily Legislative Update during the Missouri Legislative session here.
To access all activity in the Missouri House and Senate, visit the follow websites:
Missouri House of Representatives
Missouri Senate
MNEA Members: Interested in 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
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
In this three-part, member-led episode, MNEA members from MNEA Resolutions Committee discuss their research into student use of technology and its impacts on students, teachers, and classrooms. Guest Host, Andy Slaughter, Social Studies Teacher at Meramec Valley School District and NEA Director, has a conversation with Alicia Kleoppel, gifted Education Teacher at North Kansas City, and Lindsey Weatherby Special Education Teacher at Special School District, to summarize, process, and discuss their research. This episode is Part I of a three-part episode.
MNEA Members: Interested in 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 about MNEA Connects, please contact Samantha Hayes at 800-392-0236 or Samantha.Hayes@mnea.org
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
MNEA Missouri State Board of Education report for May 2023, along with all State Board Reports, can be found here. The report has all links referred to in the podcast episode.
MNEA Members: Interested in 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
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
MNEA Legislative Director, Otto Fajen, gives a recap from the final month of the Missouri 2023 Legislative Session and his reflections on the session in its entirety.
To receive Otto's daily updates during the session, sign up for the Legislative Update Listserv with MNEA at https://www.mnea.org/get-involved/subscribe-email-listservs
MNEA Members: Interested in 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
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
State Board of Education April Meeting Links
Consideration of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Adopt 5 CSR 20-200.275, Mental Health Awareness Training5 CSR 20-200.275170.307 RsMo
Social Emotional Learning Missouri Learning Standards work
Missouri Register
Governmental Affairs ReportHB 497
Blue Ribbon Commission https://dese.mo.gov/BRC-livestream.
COMPLETED MEETING: Tuesday, April 4, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. — Agenda | Recorded Livestream | Key Takeaways
Commission Phase 2 Members are listed here with their bios.
Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Report
The following rules and proposed rules were approved:Consideration of an Order of Rulemaking to Amend 5 CSR 20-100.340, School Board Member Orientation and Training
Consideration of an Order of Rulemaking to Amend 5 CSR 30-261.045, Pupil Transportation in Vehicles Other Than School Buses
Consideration of an Order of Rulemaking to Amend 5 CSR 20-300.110, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B
Consideration of an Order of Rulemaking to Amend 5 CSR 20-500.300, Pertinent Regulations Relating to the Disability Determinations Program
Consideration of an Order of Rulemaking to Amend 5 CSR 20-500.350, Standards for the Approval and Continued Approval of On-the-Job Training for the Training of Veterans
Consideration of an Order of Rulemaking to Amend 5 CSR 20-500.360, Standards for the Approval of Apprentice Courses for the Training of Veterans Under the Provisions of PL 90-77
Consideration of an Order of Proposed Rulemaking to Amend 5 CSR 20-100.230, Virtual Instruction Program
MACCE April Meeting Links
Information about MACCE can be found hereMACCE Statute
MACCE Bylaws
MACCE Ex-Officio Seat Procedures
Updated Rule for Superintendent Recommendation for Initial Certification
More information regarding Teacher Apprenticeships in Missouri can be found here
MNEA Members: Interested in 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
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Subscribe to Otto Fajen’s daily Legislative Update during the Missouri Legislative session here.
Sign up for Capitol Action Days with MNEA!
The following bills were referenced during Otto’s podcast update:
SB 4 (Koenig)–Parents Bill of Rights bill
HB 253 (Pollitt) – open-enrollment
HB 497 (Ed Lewis) - Omnibus Education Bill
To access all bills currently proposed in the Missouri House and Senate, visit the follow websites:
Missouri House of Representatives
Missouri Senate
MNEA Members: Interested in 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