VOTE – and make sure every vote COUNTS!

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 […]

MEA reaffirms support for mask wearing to protect students, educators, communities at-large

MEA president’s safety message comes as COVID-19 cases rise across Michigan and nationwide EAST LANSING – Michigan Education Association President Paula Herbart today joined education, medical and corporate officials from across Michigan who are calling for a stronger commitment to steps that will prevent the spread of COVID-19 as case numbers and hospitalizations are on […]

Herbart: ‘We must be united’

The stress of this unprecedented moment is like nothing we’ve ever experienced. MEA President Paula Herbart has been hearing that truth and other consistent messages from members all over the state, and MEA continues to use every tool and resource to lift up those voices so educators’ concerns are heard and addressed, she says in […]

Regarding Michigan Supreme Court ruling’s impact on school-related executive orders

MEA is monitoring developments related to Friday’s Michigan Supreme Court ruling against Gov. Whitmer’s ability to use executive order to help protect the public during this pandemic – particularly as it relates to schools, community colleges and universities. We appreciate Gov. Whitmer’s efforts to keep the public, our students and our members safe, and we […]