MEA Resources for Census 2020
Private: THE FUTURE IS NOW – A Master Class in AEM at SVSU
More than 200 students have joined the Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) Aspiring Educators of Michigan (AEM) this fall — an excellent feat for leaders of the chapter who start each year building membership from scratch. AEM is the preservice wing of MEA where college students majoring in education get connected, learn together, take on leadership positions, and complete service…
Private: Nominations sought for ESP Caucus Board
Nominations are being accepted for several positions on the MEA ESP Caucus Executive Board. Open positions are as follows: DIRECTOR BY CLASSIFICATION CUSTODIAL: 1 Position – Immediate to August 31, 2028 FOOD SERVICE: 1 Position – Immediate to August 31, 2028 MAINTENANCE: 1 Position – Immediate to August 31, 2028 OFFICE PERSONNEL: 1 Position – September 1, 2026 to August…
Private: News & Notes – December-January 2025-26
REGISTER! Winter Conference: Feb. 4‑6, Detroit Registration is open for the 2026 MEA Winter Conference on Feb. 4‑6 at Detroit’s Marriott Renaissance Center. Learn more about MEA’s premier professional learning event at mea.org/winterconf, including session listings, lodging information, and planned events as we head into the critical 2026 election year. The deadline to register is Jan. 9. New season: Detroit…
Private: Letter to Members: Dedicated to Public Service
During this season of celebration, dedication to public service is something worth honoring — especially in school employees who work with the students who will lead us to a brighter future. From PreK-12 through higher education, the service of MEA members shines a light for young people to find their way academically and beyond the classroom. We all have this…
Private: MEA Voice Magazine – Dec-Jan 25-26 Issue
Click to view online. In this issue: LETTER TO MEMBERS: Dedicated to public service NEWS & NOTES: Winter Conference // Pistons Nights // MEA scholarship // Quotables MEA ELECTIONS: ESP Caucus Nominations THE FUTURE IS NOW: A Master Class in AEM at SVSU MEMBER VOICES: I went from problem student to teacher STRENGTH IN UNION: Reimagining schools for the future…
Notecards with student art a western UP tradition
An annual project run by the Copper Country Education Association has been a holiday tradition for more than 30 years, featuring student artwork on notecards sold at the Poor Artists Art Fair and the MEA office in Hancock. An annual project run by the Copper Country Education Association has become a holiday tradition, giving student artists from all grade levels…
Students can’t learn if they can’t regularly make it to school
By Erik Edoff, Senior Executive Director, Michigan Education Association Too many students across Michigan are missing too much time at school and falling further behind their peers. We must come together as a state to address this problem head-on so we can fulfill our promise to provide every student with the opportunity to succeed. Chronic absenteeism is defined by a…
Educators support families this holiday season
Livonia: A box truck is loaded with canned goods from Livonia’s Churchill High School food drive. Gleaners reported that the loaded truck of 50 boxes was the largest fulfillment they’ve seen from a school. Michigan educators’ dedication to students and families often goes beyond the school walls, as shown by actions of MEA members this holiday season. Livonia At Churchill…
Lions star dons student-designed cleats in win
The Detroit Lions won an overtime thriller against the New York Giants on Sunday, thanks in part to nine catches for 149 yards and a touchdown by star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Clearly, it must have been the shoes! For Sunday’s game, St. Brown wore a special pair of student-designed cleats from East Jordan’s Shoe Club for the “My…