This week, MEA members gave and they received. They gave feedback to policymakers and the public in the form of survey answers sounding their alarm. And they received clarification from the state on information their school administrators must supply to make educators show up to an empty classroom for “remote” teaching. The week started with […]
By Paula Herbart When it comes to decisions on how to educate students, we must heed the voices of Michigan’s front-line educators. That’s been a steady refrain in my monthly columns – but it’s never been more critical than right now with lives on the line. This week, the Michigan Education Association released the results […]
Educators want to be part of the decision-making process, solution EAST LANSING – The Michigan Education Association today released a statewide online survey of more than 4,700 educators with findings related to COVID-19’s continued impact on public education. The survey found a vast majority of educators are concerned about a full return to in-person learning as cases […]
By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor At Parma Elementary School in Jackson County’s Western School District, students coming through Miss Dawn’s cafeteria line enjoy a generous serving of love along with their chicken nuggets, buttered corn and apple slices. “The kids absolutely love her because they know she cares,” said Principal Sue Haney. “She jokes […]
Applications to get the “hazard pay” grant payments enacted by the Legislature will be coming from school districts to members by Nov. 9. School employees need to turn in that form to their district by Dec. 4 in order to receive these grants – up to $500 or $250 depending on your employment category. MEA […]
With all the focus on the election, it would have been easy to miss the advocacy work MEA has been doing to ensure schools are safe for students and employees alike, including helping members lift their voices with the media and public. Here are some of the latest, in case you missed them: – MEA […]
EAST LANSING – At-risk students may be hardest hit by the disruption of schooling in the COVID-19 era, so an MEA unit of Kalamazoo behavior specialists has taken action to help them cope from a distance. The 14 members of the Kalamazoo Behavior Specialists Association (KBSA) came up with the idea to create Wellness Toolboxes for their students to […]
I hope you and your loved ones had a safe and happy Halloween weekend. I am emailing today to provide some last-minute election resources as we head into what is undoubtedly the most consequential Election Day of our lifetimes. Haven’t voted yet? Make sure to check out MEA’s voter guide at meavotes.org to find MEA-recommended candidates in your […]
Volunteer canvassers who assembled outside MEA headquarters in East Lansing for shifts of door knocking on Thursday got a motivational boost from a special source: NEA member Dr. Jill Biden stopped by to cheer on efforts to get out the vote for her husband, former Vice President Joe Biden. MEA President Paula Herbart warmed up […]
Join those who gathered at today’s campaign event with Dr. Jill Biden and make a difference for public education in this election! There’s still time! First off – have you voted already or do you have a plan to vote on or before next Tuesday? Visit www.meavotes.org for MEA’s online voter guide with recommended candidates in your […]
