Educators Endorse Dan Kessler
I'm honored to receive the endorsement of Education Minnesota.
Teachers and education support professionals don't just educate our children, they help shape the future of our communities. They deserve leaders who will listen to them, stand with them, and invest in the success of every student.
As a parent of four who all have attended Eastern Carver County Schools, I know that strong public schools are one of the best investments we can make. Every child deserves access to a high-quality education, every educator deserves respect and support, and every family deserves confidence that their neighborhood schools have the resources they need to help students thrive.
I'm deeply grateful to Education Minnesota for their confidence in our campaign and for the work their members do on behalf of Minnesota's students.
Together, we'll continue building a Minnesota where every child has the opportunity to succeed and every educator has the support they need to make that possible.
Thank you, Education Minnesota, for your endorsement.
As an Eastern Carver County public school parent, my dedication to our schools isn't theoretical, it’s personal. Every day, I see the incredible care, talent, and passion that teachers and staff bring to our kids, as well as the immense pressure our classrooms face. In my clinical work, I also see how vital a safe, supportive school environment is to a child's mental and emotional health. I am deeply honored to earn the endorsement of Education Minnesota. At the Capitol, I will be a relentless champion for fully funding our local public schools, supporting our educators, expanding mental health resources, and ensuring every student in our community has the tools to thrive.
Education Minnesota
Education Minnesota represents over 84,000 educators and school support professionals across the state. Uniting classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, bus drivers, and higher education faculty, Education Minnesota is the leading statewide voice dedicated to expanding public school funding, supporting educator retention, and ensuring every student receives a world-class public education.
Who They Are & What They Stand For
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Classroom & School Champions: Members work in pre-K–12 classrooms, school hallways, and higher education campuses across all 87 Minnesota counties to support student growth and well-being.
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Advocates for Public Education: Education Minnesota leads the effort to fully fund public schools, lower class sizes, address staff shortages, and guarantee robust mental health and special education resources in every building.
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Defenders of Working Families: Affiliated nationally with both the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the union champions fair compensation, healthcare security, and dignity for school staff.
Education Minnesota at a Glance
| Membership | 84,000+ Teachers, Paraprofessionals, & Staff |
| Local Affiliates | Over 470 local chapters statewide |
| National Affiliation | National Education Association (NEA) & American Federation of Teachers (AFT) |
| Core Priorities | Full public school funding, educator retention & fair pay, student mental health, & smaller class sizes |