2025 MEA Art Exhibit Packet

House budget cuts $1.4 billion from schools as educators work without contracts

By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor A deep dive into the state budget passed by Michigan House Republicans shows their aim is to cut $1.4 billion from schools and $1.6 billion from other state programs to boost spending on roads by $3 billion next year — as educators' contract talks spill into the school year in many places. The new…

September 4, 2025September 5, 2025

Survey shows educators feeling pinch from rising health care cost and legislative delays

By Chandra Madafferi, MEA President & CEO School buildings throughout our Michigan communities are once again becoming hubs of activity, as students and educators begin another school year. However, with the buzz of activity and excitement also comes a sobering reality: Health care costs are skyrocketing for school employees in particular, and this hurts our ability to attract and retain…

September 4, 2025

Statewide survey: Average Michigan public school educator paying $2,400 more annually for health care

Survey results highlight need for House Bill 6058 to be signed into law without further delay In a statewide MEA survey, 80% of Michigan public school educators who responded said they have been paying more out-of-pocket health care costs since January, with the average increase at $2,400 more per year. The survey results highlight the need for House Bill 6058…

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025