Apply for the Cochran Scholarship
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Missouri teacher education program, pursuing a career in education and a member of Missouri NEA Aspiring Educators. Applications must be received by Feb. 19, 2020.
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Aspiring Educators and ESP Conference
Aspiring Educators still attending college are just getting started on their career path. Get the training you need at this one-day conference. There is no need to miss a day school because this conference is on a Saturday. Easily drive in for the opening session beginning at 10 a.m.
Date
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Location
Hollywood Casino - St. Louis
777 Casino Center Dr., Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Agenda
9:00 a.m. – Registration
10:00 a.m. – Opening Session
10.30 a.m. – Things you didn’t learn in college
Noon – Lunch in the Eat Up Buffet provided by MNEA
1:00 p.m. – Degrees Not Debt
2:00 p.m.– Break
2:15 p.m.– Getting my first job
3:00 p.m.– Closing Session
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We are the present. We are the future.
The MNEA Aspiring Educators Program, an affiliate of the NEA Aspiring Educators program, is the leading voice for the next generation of educators. Over 50,000 members in 1,100 campus chapters across the nation belong to the program, which began as the Student National Education Association in 1937 and eventually became part of the National Education Association as the NEA Student Program. The new name "Aspiring Educators" reflects the passion, commitment, and vision of members who believe in public education and its potential to uplift individuals, families, and communities.
Top reasons to join the MNEA- Aspiring Educators (College Students)
- Legal Protection you can count on. $4 million in damages and additional payment for legal fees for most civil and some criminal lawsuits arising out of job-related incidents and a free one-hour consultation with an attorney for personal legal matters.
- Email listservs allow you to communicate with your peers, get answers from experienced teachers and receive Works4Me, a weekly email with practical classroom tips.
- Great opportunity to become a leader in your local, state & national associations.
- Publications to assist you as you begin your career in education — Start Smart, a beginning teacher handbook; Salary Benchmarks & Rankings, a comparison of school district salaries in Missouri; Something Better, MNEA's award-winning magazine; Show Me Education, published by students for students; NEA Today and Tomorrow’s Teachers.
- Big savings to more than 300,000 locations throughout the nation, state and community.
- $20 rebate for every year you were an MNEA-Student member when you join MNEA after graduation.
- Learn and grow with peers from across the state.
- A voice at the Capitol representing children and public schools.
- Jump start your teaching career.
To join the MNEA Aspiring Educators Program, contact your campus MNEA chapter or join online.
Support Our Students
Missouri NEA is offering the chance for MNEA members to
sponsor a future teacher and potential union member to help aspiring educators
begin their careers with the benefits of MNEA membership. If you are interested
in SOS program, contact MNEA at (314) 584-1302.
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