By Justin Harper Ann Arbor Education Association Readers of the MEA Voice may remember me from the August–September issue, where part of my story was featured in an article about addressing educator shortages. I was celebrated for completing my degree and certification after three years of night classes, all while working full-time as a paraeducator […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 [...]
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 […]
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: […]
An annual project run by the Copper Country Education Association has become a holiday tradition, giving student artists from all grade levels the chance to see their artwork displayed and sold at an art fair alongside professionals. For more than 30 years, the Public Relations Committee of MEA Region 18-A in the western Upper Peninsula […]
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 […]
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 High School, the holidays begin with an unmistakable sound: the steady clatter of cans piling higher and higher by students and educators. Each year, Churchill’s annual canned food drive […]
