Who owns my distance and online learning lessons?
There have been many questions about who owns the distance learning and online learning lessons that teachers create. Click here to read the answer from the Education Minnesota lawyer.
There have been many questions about who owns the distance learning and online learning lessons that teachers create. Click here to read the answer from the Education Minnesota lawyer.
Congrats to BFP treasurer and negoitiator, Darringer Funches, for winning the Omar Bonderud Human Rights Award. Students at Valley View Middle School look up to Darringer Funches. As the Dean’s Office paraprofessional, his unconditional empathy and advocacy help youth thrive. Among peer school staff, Funches promotes anti-racism change. Read more about Funches here.
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Feeling anxious about school?
Bloomington Public Schools partners with Fairview to provide staff with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It is available to all employees and their families. Counselors offer support and guidance for:
Relationship, parenting and family concerns
Work-related concerns and work-life balance
Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Grief
Conflict management
Change management
Financial problems
Leaves of absence and returning to work
Click here to learn out more about EAP
BFT Supporting People of Color
What can you do?
We have formed a group called BEAR: Bloomington Educators Against Racism. We are also looking to form sub groups, with a focus on other social justice issues such as equity, LGBTQ, teachers of color, etc...
If you are interested in being a part of the BFT Social Justice committee, contact Cassie Pagel.
Check out our new member website.
Substitutes Can Join EdMN
The cost for substitute teachers to join Education Minnesota is around $55 per year. Here is the link to enroll: Substitute Teacher Membership
Get BFT group emails
Are you receiving emails from the BFT group? If not, here are directions to request be added to the BFT email group.