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
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 62
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
#SupportOurTeachers: Horace Mann + Donors Choose (Episode 120)
Missouri Educators, as you gear up for the start of the coming school year, we know that you are doing everything you can to make your classroom perfect for your students, which means you are likely …
NEA Member Benefits Travel Deals with Darby Boyd - Episode 121
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 trick…
NEA Member Benefits 101 with Darby Boyd - Episode 120
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…
June 2023 State Board of Education Report - Episode 119
State Board Updates June 2023
- Agenda, Minutes, and Recordings from June 6, 2023 of the Missouri State Board of Education
Member-Led Episode: Student Use of Technology, Pt. II - Episode 118
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 …
What happens when MO Legislative Session ends? - Episode 117
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 Sess…
MNEA Member-Led Special: Student Use of Technology, Pt. I - Episode 116
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…
May 2023 MO State Board Report - Episode 115
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: Intereste…
May 2023 Legislative Update and Session Reflection - Episode 114
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 updat…
April 2023 MO State Board and MACCE Report - Episode 113
State Board of Education April Meeting Links
April 2023 Legislative Update - Episode 112
Subscribe to Otto Fajen’s daily Legislative Update during the Missouri Legislative session here.
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The following bills were referenced during Otto’s podcast …
Assessment, Accreditation, & Accountability in MO Education- Episode 111
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, ple…
Legislative Update 3/16/23 - Episode 110
While the Missouri Legislature is on Spring Break, Otto gives an update and his reflections on the session so far and what is still to come.
Subscribe to Otto Fajen’s daily Legislative Update during…
March 2023 Missouri State Board of Education Report - Episode 109
- MSIP 6 Annual Performance Report (APR) Release
- Statute: 161.855
- Overview of the APR formula can be found here
- MSIP 6 Comprehensive Guide
- DESE MSIP 6 webpage
- APR Dashboard
- Governmental Affairs Upd…
MNEA Governance Introduction: A Conversation with Vice President Rebeka McIntosh - Episode 108
In this episode, listeners get an introduction to MNEA Vice President Rebeka McIntosh. Within this conversation, we meet Rebeka, learn what her role entails, hear about her favorite memories from K-1…
February State Board and MACCE Report - Episode 107
To access the most recent reports for both the State Board and MACCE, visit MNEA page here.
MNEA Members: Interested in hosting a season of MNEA Connects?? Find more information about this paid oppo…
February Legislative Update - Episode 106
MNEA Legislative Director, Otto Fajen, gives a legislative update from the current session in Missouri.
Current legislation referred to in Episode 106:
- SB4 - Honesty in Education Bill/Parent Inform…
MNEA Governance Introduction: A Conversation with President Phil Murray - Episode 105
In this episode, listeners get an introduction to MNEA President Phil Murray. Within this conversation, we learn who he is, what his role entails, and what he believes are the greatest challenges and…
Member-Led Episodes, RFP for Hosts and Guests - Episode 104
Calling all MNEA Members!
MNEA Connects has released two Request for Proposals (RFP): one to be a Host on MNEA Connects and one to be a Guest. Please visit this page for more information on being a …
January 2023 Legislative Update - Episode 103
Each month, MNEA Connects will provide you with a Legislative Update from MNEA Legislative Director, Otto Fajen. All information about MNEA Advocacy at the Capitol can be found here at MNEA's website…