MEA Voice Magazine – April 2022 Issue
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Rochester educator leads students in ‘School of Rock’-style benefit concert
By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor For MEA member Brian Dalton, everything he’s learned about life — and teaching middle school kids — can be summed up in a project that he’s worked on since January and will culminate in a sold-out public performance on June 2 at The Roxy Rochester. Preparations inside his classroom [...]
Special educator chosen as Michigan Teacher of the Year
By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor MEA member Erik Meerschaert, a special education teacher at Lake Orion High School known for his positivity and leadership in providing inclusive opportunities for all students, was named the 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year on Wednesday. “I’m without words… Being a part of this community and watching the […]
Just finished reading the April/May issue of the Voice and wanted to tell you how uplifting and inspiring it was. I’m impressed with the wonderful work being done by teachers and members of the AEM Social Justice Committee and the Michigan Education Justice Coalition on behalf of students, especially helping BIPOC and other at-risk kids, as well as the efforts to provide schools with more of the resource staff like librarians, counselors, nurses, behavior specialists, etc,. that are often missing. Great issue! But more importantly, it’s heartening to hear about so many great people giving their wonderful talents to help improve our public schools.
I particularly liked the Shared Reasons Behind Educator Shortages (overwhelmed & Unheared), yes we need a voice. I am running for Union President and this magazine gives great news about the successes of other distract in negotiations (especially your Feb/March issue).
Thanks and keep up the good work. Give us info. on how to negotiate better wages. Our district receives 43% lower pay than the national average but the public thinks we are overpaid because our reputation is Stellar. Also, how can we post or present our dire situation to the public to inform them and get their support? We need a Platform!!