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Michigan ed leaders support lawsuit challenging cuts to federal special education services

In response to Thursday’s filing of a federal lawsuit from 21 attorneys general from across the nation challenging the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, Michigan Education Association President and CEO Chandra Madafferi; AFT-Michigan President Terrence Martin; Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators Executive Director Tina Kerr; Michigan Association of School Boards Executive Director […]

March 14, 2025March 26, 2025

by Elena Helmer

Efforts build to oppose education cuts in Michigan

By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor Over a long career—first in the U.S. Army and now as a teacher in the career and technical education (CTE) field—MEA member Mike Cook has always used education and training to reinvent himself and build a resume of marketable skills. This year Cook began creating a new CTE program […]

March 12, 2025April 10, 2025

by Elena Helmer

Educators join Day of Action to raise awareness of threats to public education

By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor Under gray skies and cold wet weather—at the end of a long day in the classroom—first-year teacher Alexandra McCloskey stood in a puddle on a pedestrian overpass spanning Interstate-696 in Farmington Hills last week. She held a sign asking drivers to honk if they love public schools. McCloskey absorbed […]

March 10, 2025March 12, 2025

by Elena Helmer

MI teacher’s national award highlights powerful influence of educators

By Chandra Madafferi, Michigan Education Association President and CEO I’m incredibly proud that a teacher from Michigan was recently selected as the annual winner of a prestigious national educational excellence award, as it highlights that great things are happening in public schools throughout our state. Matt Hamilton, a teacher at East Jordan Middle/High School in […]

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

by Elena Helmer

Why the U.S. Department of Education and federal funding matter for Michigan

The U.S. Department of Education provides critical help for Michigan students with special needs and kids attending rural and urban school districts. Every student — regardless of where they live or their family’s income — deserves a great education that can prepare them for the jobs of the future. Eliminating or defunding the Department of […]

March 6, 2025

by Doug Pratt

Lansing union launches ‘LSEA Safe’ campaign

By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor Regina Bluemlein In a time of heightened anxieties across the country, the Lansing Schools Education Association has launched a campaign to routinely remind young people of one core message: educators can be relied upon to protect, nurture and teach them. The “LSEA Safe” campaign followed on the heels of [...]

March 5, 2025April 10, 2025

by Elena Helmer

Wear #RedForEd for national Day of Action on Tuesday

On Tuesday, March 4, join educators across Michigan in wearing #RedForEd as part of the national Protect Our Kids Day of Action. Help raise awareness about the importance of federal education funding for our students amid efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. A collaborative effort between NEA, AFT, AROS, Mom’s Rising and the […]

February 28, 2025March 12, 2025

by Doug Pratt

Victory in Senate lawsuit vs. House on hold-up of HB 6058

On Thursday, the state Senate was victorious in their lawsuit against the House to compel the presentation of bills being held back from the governor – including HB 6058, which works to reduce skyrocketing out-of-pocket health insurance costs for educators and other public employees. Court of Appeals Judge Sima Patel ruled in favor of Senate […]

February 27, 2025February 28, 2025

by Elena Helmer

Act Now on HB 6058

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

by Elena Helmer

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February 20, 2025

by Nate Hartmann