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MFPE Priority Bill Status

3/31/2019

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MFPE Annual Conference Pictures

3/31/2019

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MFPE Annual Conference 2019 1-1

3/29/2019

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GFEA Delegate Cindy Duffy and MFPE Field Consultant (and past GFEA President) Shelli Lavinder-Schwalk, in the lobby of the Delta Colonial Hotel in Helena, MT.
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ACT NOW! Contact House Education, vote NO on HB 755

3/26/2019

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House Education is considering HB 755. This bill opens the door to private and religious charter schools in Montana by providing state funding to non-public pre-k centers. This bill also dilutes the power of local school boards and the Board of Public Education. Please contact House Education and tell them to TABLE HB 755.
Here's how:
Dial 406-444-4800, ask to leave a message for the House Education Committee and tell them "VOTE NO on HB 755!"
To email, Click: https://leg.mt.gov/web-messaging/
Enter your contact info & select send message to "Committees" and choose "(H) Education" from the drop-down menu.  Bill type and number=HB 755. Select "AGAINST"
Enter your message in the box - urge legislators to "Vote NO on HB 755!"
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For the latest updates from the Montana Legislature...

3/22/2019

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Click the Take Action Tab! Today, news about the Montana Museums Act, and two public school bills to support. Contact your legislators!

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Annual Conference Delegates Attend Regional Meeting

3/16/2019

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   Approximately 45 delegates from the area attended the Great Falls Regional Meeting on Mar. 16, 2019 at the GFEA office.
​   MFPE president, Eric Feaver, discussed Montana Legislative bills and happenings in Helena of concern to MFPE members. He also informed delegates about the Annual Conference's line-up of events and standing rules, new business items and District information. 
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Executive Board Reports Election Results

3/12/2019

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​   Voting concluded, and GFEA members voted to re-elect Jolee Corey to a seat on the GFEA Executive Board. She is an Elementary Representative on the Executive Board  Congratulations, Jolee and all of the new Executive Board members!
PictureExecutive Board member, Jolee Corey, takes a moment during the Spring Fling to listen to GFEA Admin. Assist Linda Ballew's story.
         
      All other election races were uncontested. These positions    were officially approved on Mar. 12. 2019,
​at the Faculty Representatives' meeting. 
These new and re-elected Executive Board members will be installed into their positions during the Spring Fling, on May 17, 2019.. 
 GFEA Executive Board Members
            1st Vice-President − Lance Olson
            2nd Vice-President − Tom Cubbage
            High School Representative − Alex Rosenleaf
            Middle School Representative − Kristen Jacobsen
            Elementary School Representative − Jolee Corey
            At-Large-Member − Jerry Ferderer

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LEARN ALL THAT YOUR UNION DOES FOR YOU

3/7/2019

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   Make plans now to attend the MFPE Regional Meeting
​at the GFEA Office, Mar. 16, 2019, at 10:30 a.m.

​   Meet statewide MFPE leaders like Eric Feaver. Find out how you can be involved.
RSVP by clicking here:
https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/regional-meetings-spring-2019?source=direct_link&

Don't Mess with Medicaid 

     Working people like you and me will see our health insurance premiums skyrocket and 100,000 Montanans will lose their health insurance altogether if the Montana legislature fails
​to renew Medicaid expansion. 
   That is why MFPE is a proud co-sponsor of the "Don't Mess with Medicaid Rally."
The rally will be be at the capitol in Helena on Sat. Mar. 16, 2019, from 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Please join us!
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       The corona virus has definitely created a novel reality.  If you check our our website, you will find links to resources for remote learning, and, of course, there is a plethora of information on the website  FaceBook has  great interest groups, too.  
     
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    Youth Art Month
       The MAEA Annual Youth Art Month (YAM) Exhibit at the state capital is sort of on semi-permanent display.  With stay at home orders, it may be there awhile. Victor Daniels, the YAM chair, will keep us posted, but in the interim, please visit our YAM webpage to virtually enjoy the works on display.  Thanks, Victor, for posting the works for us to enjoy from home. 
     
    MAEA Spring Retreat
       As you have probably guessed by now, the annual spring retreat has been cancelled/postponed. We will see what the future holds. 
       If member interest and Nicholas Danielson's availability align, MAEA will try to reschedule when the situation becomes safe for gathering again. The worst case scenario-we will seek out a Bray experience in spring 2021.   
     
    MFPE-MAEA 2020
    Teacher
    Conference      Needs YOU!

       Please submit your proposal to present no later than April 30. The conference committee will convene digitally on MAY 15 to schedule submissions.       The next conference is in Great Falls on October 15th & 16, 2020.  It will be hosted at CM Russell High School. 


    2020 Census Invitations Arrive March 12-20
    Ninety-five percent or about 143 million households in the country will receive an initial invitation to respond to the 2020 Census in their mailboxes between March 12 and 20. The U.S. Census Bureau released informational copies today of the invitations, the enclosed materials, and the subsequent reminders households will receive. These materials can help the public know what to expect and avoid potential scams. 
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    Montana
    ​No Kid Hungry

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       The February winner of the Montana Teachers for Breakfast giveaway has been drawn – check out THIS VIDEO of the live drawing to find out which Montana teacher won the prize! And congratulations again to Randi White from Lockwood for being drawn the January winner!
       The March round is now open, so don’t forget to put your name in the hat on the giveaway website for your chance to win $100 for your classroom: https://mtteachers4breakfast.shortstack.com/XD9Xdd
       Remember that you can enter every month if you’re not drawn a winner, so even if you entered last month be sure to go back and fill out the form again for your name to be counted in the March drawing. The giveaway is open to all Montana teachers who somehow incorporate breakfast into their students’ school day. 



    2020 
    Montana
    Educators' Conference

    Where:  GREAT FALLS
    C.M.RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL
    When:  OCT. 15-16, 2020             Helping our members succeed in their careers is a top priority for MFPE. That’s why, each year, we sponsor the Educator Conference -- the best professional development of its kind anywhere.
       MFPE teams up with 18 Montana curriculum groups to bring you the best in teacher-led professional learning. More than 500 workshops, keynotes, & institutes are available. No matter what or where you teach. You’ll find a wealth of events perfect for you. And you can earn renewal units!
      To find more information and to submit a proposal to present, please visit the following: 
    https://www.mfpe.org/edconference/

    Fourteenth Indian Education for All Conference

        A May conference will be held for Best Practices in Indian Education for All.  
    Date:  May 3-5, 2020
    ​Location:  Montana State University, Billings
       The theme for the 14th Annual Indian Education for All Best Practices Conference is "Indigenizing Education in Montana".
       We are seeking exciting and well written proposals that emphasize the Montana American Indian perspective across the curriculum. Though a wide variety of proposals in all subject areas will be accepted, special attention will be given to elementary, mathematics, early literacy. 
       Presentation times will be 60-75 minutes in length.
       Presenters will receive free conference registration.

       Be creative! Come share your knowledge with us! 
       If you are interested in being a presenter, please fill out the following call for proposals:  <https://forms.gle/G3t3MEe3GdqWKDos8>.
     
    PRELIMINARY AGENDA
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    <http://opi.mt.gov/Portals/182/Page%20Files/Indian%20Education/Conference_Info/Agenda_Preliminary_BP2020.pdf?ver=2020-01-16-151648-263>

    REGISTER
    for Best Practices Conference
    <https://forms.gle/2vstQs8RVUy1WJ2p9>

    ADVOCACY AWARD NOMINATIONS
    <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefOls5BsFqwYdVRV-9hawmFQLHSe9Jdj9RGsIR-VGbx5B4vg/viewform>

    Please contact
    for more information:

    Mike Jetty
    Indian Education Specialist
    Montana Office of Public Instruction
    1300 11th Ave
    Helena, MT  59620-2501
    http://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Teaching-Learning/Indian-Education


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