Live from the NEA Representative Assembly
Weeklong coverage of Michigan’s delegation to NEA’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
Throughout the week, we’ll be providing news and information from the NEA Representative Assembly, highlights about the RA experience in Washington, and features about the delegates who are giving up their July 4 holiday to serve the interests of America’s public schools. Read more.
July 2 Delegate Dialogue — Mary Christian
Dropout crisis discussion at NEA RA echoes sentiments at Michigan hearings
NEA EXPO: From politics to pencil sharpeners
More coverage from NEA.org
MEA heads initiative to find solutions to Michigan's dropout crisis
MEA and several partners are hosting public hearings across the state to find ways to fix Michigan's dropout crisis. The hearings are part of a statewide initiative to increase the number of high school graduates and stabilize a weak economy. Hearings are open to the public. Learn more, including when a hearing will be held in your area or how to provide testimony online.
MEA President Salters in The Detroit News: Jumpstart the economy by investing in schools
Salters/Epling column in The Flint Journal: Cracking down on bullying is a key to helping children succeed, stay safe
No one-size-fits-all solution to dropout crisis
Aimless students more likely to drop out, lack employment, survey confirms
Other stories
Hudsonville's Jennifer Haberling named Michigan Teacher of the Year
Keeping tabs on your teaching certificate or license renewal
Traverse City's Bill Parrish chronicles humorous tales of driving a school bus in new book
A day to remember: Wall That Heals makes a huge impact on area students, veterans
MEA encourages service credit purchase before June 30 to avoid penalties