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June 2023 isea.org • ISEA Communiqué 10 FROM THE FIELD The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University also prohibits any form of relation being taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation at the University for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Spanish Education M.A.Ed. Improve cultural competency and proficiency for you and your students to present more opportunities in a diverse world. Short-term summer study abroad opportunities to Spain and Costa Rica provide you experiential learning to fit your busy schedule. IMPROVE. ENRICH. ENHANCE. Visit unk.edu/online to learn more Teach with UNK's Online Master's Degrees English M.A. Enhance your critical understanding of literature and skills as a writer. Customize the program to fit your teaching needs, as well: Literature; Childhood and Youth Studies; Composition, Rhetoric, and Language; and Creative Writing. Music Education M.A.Ed. Enrich your musical talents to better teach young musicians the technical skills to pursue their passion. Customize your program with course options to suit your interests and skills. Art Education M.A.Ed. Enhance your artistic and pedagogical techniques to better teach the art of creativity in your classroom. Two concentrations are available: Classroom Education or Museum Education Emphasis. FIELD SERVICES As summer is in full swing, we hope you can spend time resting, recharging, and doing what is good for your soul. As we reflect on another challenging school year, it is important to remember just how much of a positive impact you have had on the students of Iowa. Students enter our public schools and community colleges each day knowing they will be greeted by motivated, caring, and supportive staff. No elected official in Des Moines can take that away from you. You deserve so much more respect and support than you get. Know your union family within ISEA stands with you. Looking for things to do this summer and want to support union workers? Well, we have some ideas! Cookouts, coffee and can of corn Attend a minor league baseball game! This past year, minor league baseball players voted to unionize and demand better pay and working conditions. The players ratified their own collective bargaining agreement that vastly improves their salary and benefits. Iowa has several minor league ball clubs across the state. Take your family, support your local economy and newly unionized players. If you are in Iowa City, drop by the newly unionized Starbucks located downtown. Workers there unanimously approved forming their own union in May making it the first Iowa Starbucks to unionize. Attending a cookout or throwing a party this summer? Support your union sisters and brothers who produce food and products for just that. To find a list of food and beverages, click on the QR code. Finally, if you are doing some traveling and are looking for discounts, remember as an NEA member you have complete access to NEA Member Benefits. Go to www.neamb.com/ to see everything available to you. We hope you have a restful summer and know that if you need anything, please reach out to our ISEA staff for assistance. Rest, recharge, and support our union colleagues by Coy Marquardt, associate executive director of field services coy.marquardt@isea.org