By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor We all know Jocelyn Benson as Michigan’s secretary of state, but as candidate for governor she introduces herself as “the daughter of public school teachers” in nearly every campaign speech and appearance she makes. A strong believer in public schools, Benson is MEA’s recommended candidate in the critical race […]
Click to view online. In this issue: LETTER TO MEMBERS: Your voice, your vote COVER STORY: Pick Benson for public education Benson-Brinks: a winning combination – PLUS MEA members on Election 2026 ELECTION 2026: MEA VOTER GUIDE A conversation with Abdul El-Sayed: MEA’s recommended candidate for U.S. Senate In Brief: Gilchrist, Savit, No on Prop […]
Nominations are being accepted for several positions on the MEA ESP Caucus Executive Board. Open positions are as follows beginning September 1, 2027: PRESIDENT: 1 Position — September 1, 2027 to August 31, 2030 VICE-PRESIDENT: 1 Position — September 1, 2027 to August 31, 2030 SECRETARY: 1 Position — September 1, 2027 to August 31, […]
By Chandra Madafferi, President and CEO, Michigan Education Association Educating Michigan’s students requires a team effort from everyone involved in public education, including the thousands of paraeducators across our state who are essential to making our hometown schools work. Yet paraeducators’ critical contributions to our children’s education — especially when it comes to helping students […]
As the state’s largest school employee union, MEA members — who live and work in every Michigan county — have a long history of political engagement and helping friends of public education win elections. That’s why we’re proud to announce all the candidates who have earned the recommendation of MEA members through the union’s Screening […]
Michigan Senate Democrats passed legislation on Thursday to rein in skyrocketing health insurance costs for educators and other public employees. While the GOP-controlled House is unlikely to take up the bill, the Senate’s action makes it clear that educators’ fight for more affordable healthcare is not over — but it does hinge on the result […]
Protect yourself with free ID theft recovery service for MEA members Identity theft is not a crime that only targets the wealthy or the tech-unsavvy. It affects individuals at every single stage of life, from newborns to centenarians. However, the specific methods fraudsters use—and the personal data they target—shift dramatically as we age. That’s why […]
By Chanda Madafferi, President and CEO, Michigan Education Association In neighborhood schools across our state, educators and students are starting another school year full of excitement, optimism and possibilities. Teachers and school support staff have been hard at work for weeks, finalizing lesson plans, setting up classrooms, stocking supplies, shelving library books, and putting little […]
