Action needed on federal education funding – join Tuesday night NEA townhall

The U.S. Senate is poised to finally begin taking action on the next round of COVID-19 federal relief, which needs to include additional funding to help states and schools navigate this crisis.

The U.S. House passed the HEROES Act in May, and since then NEA and MEA have been calling on Congress to pass $175 billion to help states manage pandemic-driven revenue declines and meet additional costs for safe reopening of schools.  Please contact your lawmakers in D.C. and urge them to take action immediately!

Register now and join NEA tomorrow evening (Tuesday, July 28) at 7 p.m. ET for a special town hall to learn what educators, parents, and communities can do to advocate for the resources and plans we need to ensure schools reopen safely and equitably.

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MEA thankful for reintroduction of health care bill by Democratic legislators

The following statement can be attributed to Michigan Education Association President and CEO Chandra Madafferi, a teacher from Oakland County, in response to the legislative Democrats reintroducing previously passed legislation addressing rising public employee health care costs: “We are thankful that Michigan’s Democratic legislators have reintroduced a bill to rein in skyrocketing health care costs […]

Latest statewide poll: Michigan voters want higher standards, real skills and more support for educators 

New statewide survey finds voters across party lines say a candidate’s education plan will shape their vote A week ahead of Michigan’s August primary election, a new statewide survey commissioned by Business Leaders For Michigan (BLM) and the Michigan Education Association (MEA) shows education is a key priority for Michigan voters heading into this fall’s […]