TOWNHALL WITH MNPS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
May
6
5:00 PM17:00

TOWNHALL WITH MNPS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

The Metro Nashville Education Association (MNEA) invites educators, parents, and community members to take part in an upcoming Town Hall with MNPS School Board Members; an important opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation about the future of our public schools.

This virtual town hall will take place on May 6th from 5:00–6:00 PM via Zoom and will bring together school board members and the community to discuss key issues impacting students, educators, and families across Nashville. From school resources and student support to educator working conditions and community priorities, this conversation is a chance to ask questions, share concerns, and hear directly from those making decisions that affect our schools every day.

Now more than ever, it’s critical that the voices of educators and families are heard. This town hall creates a space for open dialogue, transparency, and collaboration—ensuring that decisions are informed by the real experiences of those in our school communities.

Whether you have specific questions, ideas to share, or simply want to stay informed, your participation matters. Strong public schools depend on engaged communities, and this is a meaningful way to stay connected and involved.

Register to attend the Town Hall here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdeqhqz0oHtSneMglu3UdhS7bOgCvsRIZ

Submit questions for school board members in advance:

https://forms.gle/XqsAUJBvcpJrsNUk6

Join the conversation and be part of shaping the future of public education in Nashville.

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Johnella Martin Reception
May
7
5:00 PM17:00

Johnella Martin Reception


The Metro Nashville Education Association (MNEA) is proud to host the Johnella Martin Reception on May 7th from 5:00–7:00 PM at the MNEA office, located at 531 Fairground Court, Nashville, TN 37211.

This special evening will honor outstanding individuals who have demonstrated a deep commitment to public education, community advocacy, and the ongoing fight for equity and justice in our schools. Named in recognition of Johnella Martin’s legacy of leadership and service, the reception is both a celebration and a call to continue the work she championed.

Attendees can expect an inspiring gathering of educators, community leaders, and supporters who share a passion for strengthening public education and uplifting working families. The event will provide an opportunity to recognize award recipients, connect with others in the community, and reflect on the impact of collective action.

Whether you are an educator, advocate, or community member, this reception is a meaningful way to show support for those making a difference in Nashville and beyond.

Event Details:

Date: May 7

Time: 5:00–7:00 PM

Location: MNEA, 531 Fairground Court, Nashville, TN 37211

Space will be limited, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance:

Register here: https://forms.gle/CitZWM5FBegja3uPA

Join us for an evening of recognition, connection, and celebration.

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May
15
8:00 AM08:00

EDDIE BRYAN SCHOLARSHIP

EDDIE BRYAN SCHOLARSHIP - WOW! We have been so impressed with the submissions we've already received for the 2026 Eddie Bryan Scholarship! But don't worry if you haven't sent yours in yet, because you still have some time left!

Applications are still open! Deadline to submit is May 15th and the first-place scholarship will be awarded $5,000! This scholarship celebrates Eddie Bryan’s legacy and supports students who are committed to the labor movement and improving the lives of working people. We’re looking for students who show leadership, get involved in their communities, and are passionate about making a difference.

Don’t miss your chance to get financial support for your continued education. Be sure to check the eligibility requirements and submit for your chance to be one of our lucky recipients!

For all the details and to apply, visit the scholarship page or reach out to me directly at aphillips@tnaflcio.org.

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MNEA Listening Session
May
19
5:00 PM17:00

MNEA Listening Session

Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: May 19, 2026 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hRcyDZi_TU-yp1S1MjZBzw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Purpose of Meeting: To help formulate PECCA Demands that are deeply and widely felt.

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Jul
3
to Jul 7

NEA RA 2026

Registration for Local Delegate: https://forms.gle/HmXP6qzLHC61os3S7

Registration for State Delegate: https://forms.gle/6Qavk9xdL3pVPs759

Please Note: Registration for State Delegate closes on Dec. 8th.

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MAY DAY
May
1
to May 2

MAY DAY

Nashville shows up for workers.

This May Day, we’re standing together for dignity, fair wages, and strong communities—because working people should come before billionaires.

#MayDay #WorkersOverBillionaires #Nashville #Solidarity

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May Day 2026: Educators and Workers Rising Together in Nashville
May
1
6:00 AM06:00

May Day 2026: Educators and Workers Rising Together in Nashville

May Day 2026: Educators and Workers Rising Together in Nashville

On Friday, May 1, 2026, educators and workers across Nashville will join a nationwide movement for fairness, dignity, and respect on the job. May Day has long been a symbol of worker solidarity—and this year, it comes at a time when the voices of working people are more important than ever.

The theme is clear: Workers Over Billionaires.

Why This Matters

Public school educators see firsthand how economic policies impact students, families, and communities. When working families struggle, it shows up in our classrooms—through increased stress, absenteeism, and unmet needs.

May Day is about standing together to advocate for:

  • Strong public schools

  • Fair wages and working conditions

  • Safe, supportive communities

  • Respect for workers’ rights

MNEA Action Steps

Educators across Metro Nashville are encouraged to participate in coordinated actions throughout the day:

  • Walk-In before contract hours
    Show unity and visibility as you enter your school together.

  • Walk-Out after contract hours
    Stand in solidarity while honoring your professional responsibilities.

  • Billionaire Bus Tour (1:00–3:00 PM)
    Highlight economic disparities and bring attention to the need for equitable policies.

  • Union Rally at Centennial Park (4:00–7:00 PM)
    Join fellow educators, labor unions, and community members for a powerful collective gathering.

A Collective Effort

This is more than a single event—it’s part of a broader, nationwide day of action. Organizations across Nashville, including labor groups and community advocates, are coming together to amplify a shared message: working people deserve a fair economy.

How You Can Participate

  • Join your colleagues for the walk-in and walk-out

  • Attend the rally at Centennial Park

  • Share information with your network

  • Show visible support for public education and workers

Moving Forward Together

May Day reminds us that change doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens when people come together with a shared purpose. As educators, we play a vital role not only in our classrooms, but in shaping the future of our communities.

On May 1, stand with your colleagues. Stand with your students and their families. Stand for a stronger, more equitable future.

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MAY DAY
May
1
6:00 AM06:00

MAY DAY

Metropolitan Nashville Education Association

Just now

FRIDAY MAY 1ST-WALK-INS The Metro Nashville Education Association (MNEA) is proud to stand with educators, students, and communities through MNEA Walk-Ins; a powerful show of unity and commitment to public education.

Walk-Ins are a simple but impactful way for educators and supporters to come together before the start of the school day, gathering outside their schools to demonstrate support for students, public education, and the resources schools need to thrive. Across Nashville and beyond, these actions highlight the collective voice of those who believe every student deserves a well-supported, fully funded public school.

MNEA Walk-Ins are about more than visibility; they’re about solidarity. When educators, parents, students, and community members stand side by side, it sends a clear message: strong schools build strong communities. These events create space for connection, conversation, and shared purpose, while uplifting the vital role educators play every day.

Whether your school is large or small, organizing a Walk-In is an opportunity to engage your community and advocate for what matters most; safe learning environments, respect for educators, and the resources necessary for student success.

MNEA encourages schools across the area to participate and host their own Walk-In events. If you’re ready to get involved, you can register your school’s event and join this growing movement.

👉 Register your Walk-In event locally: https://forms.gle/wBEA2AwjV6hYjB2a7

👉 Register your Walk-In event nationally: https://www.nea.org/resource-library/walk-toolkit-may-day#register

Together, these collective actions help amplify the voices of educators and ensure that public education remains a priority.

Join MNEA Walk-Ins and be part of a movement that stands up for students, schools, and communities.

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2026 Johnella H. Martin Ethnic Minority Affairs Conference
Mar
27
to Mar 28

2026 Johnella H. Martin Ethnic Minority Affairs Conference

March 27 - 28, 2026

Join us in Memphis, Tenn., on March 27–28, 2026, for the Johnella H. Martin Ethnic Minority Affairs Conference. This year’s theme, Unity: The Family Reunion Experience, is designed to bring educators from across Tennessee together to explore and discuss educational issues and concerns unique to minority communities.

The conference will kick off on Friday with a family reunion–style dinner featuring classic games, delicious food, friendly competitions, and, of course, music. Saturday will continue with dynamic professional learning sessions and a keynote address you won’t want to miss.

Members who register before January 30th receive a discounted registration rate of $65. After January 30th, registration increases to $75 per member.

The deadline for hotel registration is February 25th. If hotel reservations are not completed by this date, all TEA discounted rooms will be released for sale to the general public.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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4 Weeks of Power
Mar
12
6:00 PM18:00

4 Weeks of Power

About this event

Join us for this introductory organizing training program that covers the basics of grassroots organizing skills, with a focus on base building, leadership development, and building strong committees. You will learn best practices in holding one-to-ones, conducting outreach, building strong local committees, and developing leadership, so they can build a broader, stronger base of parents taking action to defend and transform public schools. Please make sure you sign up for all four sessions! Each session builds on the content from the previous sessions.

Find a session breakdown here: https://bit.ly/4qGJ5mt


Time

Thursdays

7 – 9pm EST

Location

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

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4 Weeks of Power
Mar
5
6:00 PM18:00

4 Weeks of Power

About this event

Join us for this introductory organizing training program that covers the basics of grassroots organizing skills, with a focus on base building, leadership development, and building strong committees. You will learn best practices in holding one-to-ones, conducting outreach, building strong local committees, and developing leadership, so they can build a broader, stronger base of parents taking action to defend and transform public schools. Please make sure you sign up for all four sessions! Each session builds on the content from the previous sessions.

Find a session breakdown here: https://bit.ly/4qGJ5mt


Time

Thursdays

7 – 9pm EST

Location

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

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Professional Practices Committee
Mar
4
5:00 PM17:00

Professional Practices Committee

Professional Practices focuses on advocacy and development for educators: mentoring early career educators, MNEF subcommittee, host for town halls with the director of schools, the mayor, and school board members.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdeqhqz0oHtSneMglu3UdhS7bOgCvsRIZ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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4 Weeks of Power (Copy)
Feb
26
6:00 PM18:00

4 Weeks of Power (Copy)

About this event

Join us for this introductory organizing training program that covers the basics of grassroots organizing skills, with a focus on base building, leadership development, and building strong committees. You will learn best practices in holding one-to-ones, conducting outreach, building strong local committees, and developing leadership, so they can build a broader, stronger base of parents taking action to defend and transform public schools. Please make sure you sign up for all four sessions! Each session builds on the content from the previous sessions.

Find a session breakdown here: https://bit.ly/4qGJ5mt


Time

Thursdays

7 – 9pm EST

Location

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

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Feb
24
4:30 PM16:30

High School Listening Session

Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Feb 24, 2026 04:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/34rIfiDoRXaQAYFQOXG3ww

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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TOWN HALL WITH DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS
Feb
23
5:00 PM17:00

TOWN HALL WITH DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS

Hi there,

You are invited to a Virtual Town Hall with Dr. Adrienne Battle.

When: Feb 23, 2026 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mNi4cWXwTBGGmNcRx0suTA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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4 Weeks of Power
Feb
19
6:00 PM18:00

4 Weeks of Power

About this event

Join us for this introductory organizing training program that covers the basics of grassroots organizing skills, with a focus on base building, leadership development, and building strong committees. You will learn best practices in holding one-to-ones, conducting outreach, building strong local committees, and developing leadership, so they can build a broader, stronger base of parents taking action to defend and transform public schools. Please make sure you sign up for all four sessions! Each session builds on the content from the previous sessions.

Find a session breakdown here: https://bit.ly/4qGJ5mt


Time

Thursdays

7 – 9pm EST

Location

Virtual event

Join from anywhere

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Feb
19
6:00 PM18:00

MNEA Budget Listening Session

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Feb
19
5:00 PM17:00

MNEA PACE

MNEA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: MNEA PACE

Time: Feb 19, 2026 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 836 0334 2673

Passcode: 574280

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TEA Legal's After School Special - Can Keep a Secret, Ask Anybody—Navigating FERPA, Student Records, and Confidentiality
Feb
19
4:00 PM16:00

TEA Legal's After School Special - Can Keep a Secret, Ask Anybody—Navigating FERPA, Student Records, and Confidentiality

Can you keep a secret?

February 19, 2026 | 4 - 4:30pm

Learn to navigate FERPA, student records, and confidentiality. 

REGISTER to join TEA's After School Special February 19 at 4 pm Central/5 pm Eastern. 

Register for a live, 30-minute After School Special by the TEA legal department. Webinar will be held Thursday, February 19th, at 4 pm Central/5 pm Eastern. This webinar is part of a TEA members-only webinar series that will take no longer than 30 minutes every third Thursday of every month (except December) covering professional rights, responsibilities and issues of concerns to members. The live webinar participation is limited, so register today.

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Feb
17
7:45 AM07:45

Civication

Civication is how educators turn everyday classroom realities into real legislative impact. When lawmakers hear directly from the people who teach, support, and serve students every day, it moves the conversation from talking points to truth—and builds the collective power it takes to win for public schools. Show up, share your story, and help move decision-makers to act.

 

REGISTER NOW

As educators, you are the experts on what students and schools truly need, and your voice matters in shaping the policies that affect classrooms across Tennessee. Civication gives you a chance to stand with fellow members, elevate educator voice at the Capitol, and advocate for the resources, respect, and protections our students and profession deserve.

 

Event Details

A continental breakfast will be available beginning at 7:45 a.m. CT/8:45 a.m. ET at the TEA building. The legislative briefing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. CT/9:00 a.m. ET. Free parking is available in the TEA lot. Lunch will be provided at the Cordell Hull Building.

 

Travel & Lodging

TEA will reimburse mileage for all attendees. Members traveling more than 50 miles one way from TEA headquarters (801 Second Ave. N., Nashville) are eligible for a double-occupancy hotel room at no cost. Members who prefer a single-occupancy room may do so for $100, payable at the time of registration.
 

Registration Confirmation

After submitting the registration form, you will receive an automated confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation, please verify that your registration was successfully submitted. Please check your junk/spam email folder if you do not see your registration confirmation in your inbox.

 

Questions?

Contact Beth Brice at bbrice@tnea.org with any questions or concerns.
 

Before registering, please review the FAQs, located at the top of the page next to the Registration button. The FAQs include important details about scheduling appointments with your legislators.

 

Registration for each Civication date closes at 9:00 a.m. CT / 10:00 am ET on the Monday one week prior to the event.

 

Hotel availability is limited. Once the TEA room block is full, additional hotel rooms cannot be secured.

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Feb
11
5:00 PM17:00

Retirement Seminar

Plan Your Future: Attend the MNEA Retirement Seminar on February 11

Planning for retirement is one of the most important steps you can take to secure your future, and the MNEA is here to help. Members are invited to attend the upcoming MNEA Retirement Seminar on February 11 from 5:00–6:00 PM.

The seminar will be held at the MNEA Building, located at 531 Fairground Court, and is designed to provide valuable information for educators at any stage of their career—whether retirement is right around the corner or still years away.

During the seminar, attendees will gain insights into retirement benefits, timelines, and key considerations to help make informed decisions. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions and better understand the resources available to MNEA members.

If you’re thinking about your long-term financial well-being, this seminar is a must-attend. Mark your calendar and join us for an informative and helpful evening focused on your future.

We look forward to seeing you on February 11!

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Jan
22
6:30 PM18:30

Transparent Budget Priorities Meeting

Hi there,

You are invited to a Transparent Budget Priorities Zoom meeting.

When: Jan 22, 2026 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eFSk_TOiRmq8piJueOkZNQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Jan
13
5:00 PM17:00

KNOW YOUR MOU

Join us to gain a deeper understanding of your working conditions as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding. The Memorandum of Understanding is an agreement between teachers, the district, and the board of education.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/aFav3zRrQTHoWtb4A

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