By Zach Crim, MEA Public Affairs Theresann Pyrett has taught at West Ottawa Middle School for 11 years. She has seen educators demonized, public schools attacked, and the values that led her to become an educator dismissed by elected officials who have never taught a class. They have never driven a bus. They have never […]
The dawn of a new school year should be a time of joy and optimism for our children. There are new things to learn, new friends to make, and new challenges to overcome. But beneath the surface, there’s a feeling of dread among many educators, students and parents. After all, it’s only a matter of […]
Support our Students Our kids’ future is at stake. We all want a future where our kids are given every opportunity to succeed. But right now, our public schools are facing: Teacher and school staff shortages Dishonest attacks in an effort to divide teachers and parents Lack of funding for the mental health support our [...]
EAST LANSING — Prior to the August primary election, MEA is proud to announce candidates who have earned the recommendation of MEA members through the union’s Screening & Recommendation process. The process, which looks at candidates’ positions on education and labor issues, is decided by MEA members who serve on S&R committees, based on policies […]
Click to view online. In this issue: Letter to Members: For MI Kids and Educators Above and Beyond: Huron Valley Teacher Wins Humanities Prize The Future is Now: Aspiring Educators Run Inspiring Statewide Project Our Strength Can Re-elect Gretchen Whitmer MEA Survey Points to Educator Concerns Educator-to-be: ‘We need minority teachers’ Educator appeals: ‘Let us […]
MEA member Isaac Perry of Huron Valley Schools has won the Moveen Prize in Humanities, an annual award presented by Lynch & Sons Fund for the Arts, for his work as a community volunteer, advocate and organizer. Perry, English department chair at Lakeland High School, was honored for numerous community efforts he has led, including […]
