"Education Minnesota is the leading advocate for public education in Minnesota. Our 70,000 members work in pre-K-12 schools and higher education institutions statewide. They include: Education support professionals. Faculty at several university campuses, community and technical colleges. College students preparing for an education career. Retired educators who have devoted their lives to students. Education Minnesota gives 'voice' to the issues that affect educators and their students. We make sure our members' voices are heard anywhere decisions get made that affect public education - whether it's at the state Capitol, in Washington, D.C., or with local school administrators."