Welcome to the MNEA Learns Library

Educators will explore and understand historical inequities in education, identify how this impacts the public education system, schools, students, and families. This course is a part of the Diversity, Equity, and Cultural Competence (DECC) Series.  Read more

This course offers a general overview of Google Classroom and walks you through getting your Google Classroom set up.  Read more

During this module, participants will explore opportunities to increase family and community involvement by understanding the five steps of advocacy leading to the implementation of an English language learner (ELL) family workshop.   Read more

In this course, you will explore making the transition from teacher to teacher leader. You will also survey the foundational beliefs of coaching in the context of education, data-driven decisions, assessments, communication, collaboration, and using coaching models. Read more

This course invites educators to build upon the concept of Culturally Responsive Teaching practices.  This approach is based on cognitive neuroscience.  When culturally responsive teaching practices are combined with asset-based learning, which includes: life experiences, cultural and community traditions, students are empowered and encouraged to achieve in ways that promote critical thinking, empathy, and creative problem-solving skills that lead to students becoming independent learners. This course is a part of the Diversity, Equity, and Cultural Competence (DECC) Series. Read more

This course, designed for educators and education leaders, provides an overview of effective messaging and communication strategies on controversial issues. It also offers resources and models for talking to constituents about the need to address LGBTQ+ related bias in schools, advocating for LGBTQ+ affirming policies, and providing LGBTQ+ inclusive education. Read more