“MEA Voice Online” Member E-Newsletter Archive

“MEA Voice Online” Member E-Newsletter Archive

The MEA Voice Online e-mail newsletter keeps members up-to-speed on important MEA and public education news in between issues of the MEA Voice magazine.  For more information, please email publicaffairs@mea.org or call 517-337-5508.

  • April 14, 2025 – Special Pistons Playoff ticket offer for MEA members // Higher-ed protest by MEA & labor allies // Michigan Virtual’s EdTech contest // Madafferi in Detroit News – Students need recess for academic, emotional and physical wellness
  • February 28, 2025 – Wear #RedForEd for national Day of Action on Tuesday // Victory in Senate lawsuit vs. House on hold-up of HB 6058
  • January 14, 2025 – Last call to join MEA Winter Conference! // MEA members leading the way in addressing student, educator mental health concerns // Detroit Pistons MEA Educator Appreciation Nights
  • December 20, 2024 – Senate passes bill lowering educator out-of-pocket health costs // Mental health featured in new MEA Voice
  • November 4, 2024 – It’s time to Get Out The Vote! // MEA members celebrate contract wins
  • October 16, 2024 – Get engaged with the MEA Voice election issue // East Jordan teacher receives prestigious national award
  • August 27, 2024 – Join us at 2024 Labor Day Parade in Detroit // Support staff unit holds monster-sized meeting // Latest Voice features stories of organizing // Educator housing initiative // Whitmer visits MEA member’s ‘Shoe Club’
  • June 13, 2024 – Inspiring stories, engaging trainings and a great start to summer (D-Day, Farmington, Art Show, ESP & Summer Conferences, MEA Scholarships)
  • May 30, 2024 – Register for ESP and Summer Conferences / Celebrate Juneteenth with MEA / AI Survey Final Reminder
  • May 9, 2024 – AI in Education Survey / New Teacher of the Year / Construction Career Days
  • April 17, 2024 – Free school meals highlighted // Curriculum project aids teachers and students // Social Justice Conference on April 27
  • March 6, 2024 -March is Reading Month: Highlighting Certified Librarians & Raising Funds for Books / PLUS MEA Voice asks: ‘Are You Ready for AI?’
  • February 13, 2024 – Marking today’s MSU anniversary as new laws take effect (plus Clawson bargaining, Lt. Gov. visit, and conferences for future, aspiring & early career educators)
  • January 30, 2024 – Two weeks left until bargaining rights, other 2023 laws take effect // Register for March conferences // Technology immerses rural students in broader world