It was a tragic event during Becky Halamka’s high school counseling career — a student suicide — that profoundly impacted her and brought to light the need for better mental health support within the educational community. “It was very clear to me in that moment that I wanted to provide mental health support for others,” […]

The MEA Communications & Public Engagement team brought home eight national awards at the 2024 State Education Association Communicators (SEAComm) Conference Awards dinner in Philadelphia on June 23. The ceremony recognizes communications excellence among NEA state affiliates nationwide. Honors included Best in Show for publications (writing and design) and a first-time win for MEA Voice […]