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MEA announces additional federal and state candidate recommendations

The Michigan Education Association is proud to announce recommendations for the following federal races, in collaboration with the National Education Association: U.S. Senate: Abdul El-Sayed 7th Congressional District: William Lawrence 10th Congressional District: Christina Hines During recent screening interviews with MEA members, these candidates have shown they share MEA’s commitment to the promise of public education and the opportunity […]

by Elena Helmer

MEA recommends champion for education Jocelyn Benson in Michigan governor’s race

The Michigan Education Association is recommending Jocelyn Benson’s candidacy for governor, the state’s largest public employee union and education organization announced Monday. Jocelyn Benson is the best candidate for governor when it comes to improving our public schools, bringing down costs for working families and creating a brighter future for every Michigan student, noted MEA’s […]

by Elena Helmer

6 Reasons to Reject Federal Vouchers

From NEA.org: State governors have the power to reject the first national voucher program and prevent a tidal wave of funding to unaccountable private schools In 2025, Republicans created the first national voucher program when they passed the tax law known as H.R. 1. The legislation uses the tax code to create scholarship-granting organizations. It is a […]

by Elena Helmer

MEA joins West Michigan & statewide groups to say: Vote NO on Con-Con to avoid risky changes to MI Constitution

Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition, West Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council, Michigan Realtors® and Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) on Thursday joined together to urge a NO vote on a Constitutional Convention, a ballot question that voters will face in November.   Representing a wide range of interests and policy priorities […]

by Elena Helmer

MEA art exhibition celebrates 62nd annual purchase awards

From WILX News 10: https://www.wilx.com/2026/07/29/mea-art-exhibition-celebrates-62nd-annual-purchase-awards The Michigan Education Association and the Michigan Art Education Association hosted the 62nd annual Art Acquisitions Purchase Awards exhibition, showcasing the artistic work of MEA teachers. The exhibit featured a variety of media, including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, and jewelry. Andrew Monroe, an art teacher from Fraser, won best in […]

by Elena Helmer

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 […]

by Elena Helmer

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 […]

by Elena Helmer