Welcome to the MNEA Learns Library

This course offers principles and strategies that address the issues of culture, language, and equity.   This course is a part of the C.A.R.E. Series. The C.A.R.E. themes (Culture, Ability, Resilience, Effort) are instrumental in helping to close the Achievement Gaps and are supported in part by decisions made at the school and district level. These decisions are essential to sustaining the changes and improvements that the C.A.R.E. themes foster. Read more

In this course, you will work with a team to identify root causes of problems and develop an organizing plan to address them.  Your team will work with key decision-makers to kick-start change.   This course is a part of the C.A.R.E. Series. The C.A.R.E. themes (Culture, Ability, Resilience, Effort) are instrumental in helping to close the Achievement Gaps and are supported in part by decisions made at the school and district level. These decisions are essential to sustaining the changes and improvements that the C.A.R.E. themes foster. Read more

This course explores the evolution of disability representation from historical perspectives to the impact of media, examining how past practices have influenced current views and perceptions. It also offers strategies for fostering inclusivity in educational settings through anti-ableist practices, aiming to transform classrooms into more inclusive environments. Read more

Educators will develop a common language and understanding for diversity, equity, and cultural competence. This will allow them to effectively develop and implement strategies that value the cultural experiences of all students and their families. When students’ diverse cultural experiences are valued in their education, they are honored and feel a sense of belonging—something that helps them to engage with the content. Thereby, promoting social and academic success. In this course, you will need a diary to capture daily your thoughts on one of these three topics: Diversity Equity Cultural Competence Each school day, write 1-2 sentences in your diary, take a photo & include a caption, draw a picture, or use another method to share your thoughts and observations on diversity, equity, and cultural competence in your learning environment. This course is a part of the Diversity, Equity, and Cultural Competence (DECC) Series.  Read more

Through a review of relevant research and resources, this course will support educators in a process of self-examination around some of the assumptions we may make about the effort our culturally and linguistically diverse students exert, then examine what energizes them to learn. This course is a part of the C.A.R.E. Series. The C.A.R.E. themes (Culture, Ability, Resilience, Effort) are instrumental in helping to close the Achievement Gaps and are supported in part by decisions made at the school and district level. These decisions are essential to sustaining the changes and improvements that the C.A.R.E. themes foster. Read more

Educators will be able to define and describe implicit and explicit bias and identify how bias influences decisions, actions, and behaviors with students and families. Educators will also identify specific actions they can take to disrupt bias in their classrooms, schools, and districts. This course is a part of the Diversity, Equity, and Cultural Competence (DECC) series.  Read more