MEA Resources for Census 2020
URGENT: Apply NOW for Student Loan Repayment Program
Michigan educators who qualify for the state’s Student Loan Repayment Program must apply individually to participate this year, which is a change from how the program functioned in 2024 — its first year of operation. Educators have until 5 p.m. on Monday, May 19 to apply using the form on the Student Loan Repayment Program website. Last year districts were…
MEA RA approves school violence task force
By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor Erinn Parker, Stephenson Education Association President A new MEA task force will examine ways to address increasing violence against educators in the workplace and advocate for policies, legislation and resources to ensure classroom safety for school employees and students alike in Michigan. Formation of the task force was approved on Saturday by the MEA…
Let’s appreciate our kids’ teachers by paying them better
By Erik Edoff, Senior Executive Director, Michigan Education Association This week marks Teacher Appreciation Week, a time when we all come together to honor the hard work of our children’s educators. The most important thing we can do to show our appreciation for Michigan’s dedicated teachers is to pay them a competitive wage. Unfortunately, Michigan is lagging behind other states…
May Day events continue on Saturday
Educators across Michigan wore Red for Ed and held events to recognize May Day on Thursday, known as International Workers Day, as part of national actions continuing this weekend to stand for dignity, justice, and public investment in our careers, schools, and students’ lives. Numerous #MayDayStrong events are planned for Saturday. Find one near you! Local actions were part of…
New MEA benefit offers low-cost graduate credits
A new MEA offering allows members to earn up to nine post-graduate college credits per year for just $275 — and choose from a variety of online courses to address their professional development interests. The PD Course Subscription gives MEA members access to online non-matriculated graduate courses for one low annual fee through a partnership with Lake Superior State University…
Wear #RedForEd on Thursday for May Day Strong
This Thursday, May 1, is International Workers Day – and this year it will be marked with a May Day Strong National Day of Action that NEA is participating in across the country. Educators will join workers, parents, students, and community members to stand for dignity, justice, and public investment in our careers, our schools, and our students’ lives. Here in Michigan, we’re asking all MEA members to Wear Red…
National report calls for improving educator compensation – which new Michigan Senate education budget emphasizes
EAST LANSING – A new report issued today by the National Education Association underscores the importance of improving compensation for educators – something the state Senate’s proposed education budget takes seriously, as highlighted in its presentation today. Michigan is lagging behind other states when it comes to paying educators competitive wages, leading to educator shortages affecting schools and students across…
Huge local action draws attention and support for schools
By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor An image out of Dr. Seuss: Educators and their families — including the littlest ones — were joined by friends and community members in a Day of Action along Woodward Avenue in Oakland County last Thursday. In Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss, only the kindly elephant with his enormous ears can hear…
Letter to members: Celebrating excellence for our students
Reading the cover story about this year’s NEA Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence winner prompts two thoughts: First – East Jordan’s Matt Hamilton is a truly exceptional educator. And – every student, no matter where they live, deserves a Matt Hamilton in their life. Matt’s work both in and outside of the classroom is more than worthy of the prestigious…