By Dan Clason Clason, an MEA member in Clarkston, is the 2026 MEA Educational Excellence Award winner and Michigan’s nominee for the NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence. He’s a prime example of how educational excellence and collective action go hand-in-hand — especially when it comes to the power of contributing to PAC. Attacks on public education […]
Garlin Gilchrist for Secretary of State “Education makes our democracy run by helping create an informed and engaged voting public. Defending democracy means defending public schools and the educators who help students succeed. I’ll stand tall against anyone who threatens Michiganders’ right to vote or freedom to learn.” Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, MEA recommended candidate […]
“Just like with solving any problem, lawmakers should consult the experts to make the right decisions — and for public education, that’s us: educators who know our jobs and what our students need. I’m committed to bringing that attitude to Lansing.” – Dr. Rashida Harrison, MEA member and Candidate for State Senate (District 28) Harrison, […]
Do You Have a Plan to Vote? Visit the Plan to Vote section on MEAVotes.org for step-by-step instructions and resources to make your voice heard! Need help with an immediate issue about your voting rights? Call or text (866) OUR-VOTE or (866) 687-8683 to be connected with legal experts who can help! Hard Won, Not […]
As educators, we know our voices matter. By belonging to MEA, we raise our voices together and advocate for stronger schools through collective strength. If we want to create stronger local schools, we must stay involved in the political process. Every decision about public education — from educator pay and healthcare costs to per-pupil funding […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stories by Brenda Ortega, MEA Voice Editor Michigan Education Association MEA member Greta Brock comes from a family of educators and has spent 29 years working with special education students in Boyne City, where she is local union president. Nearing the end of her career, she wants newer educators to know the importance of elections. […]
