By Tanner Delpier, MEA Labor Economist This opinion piece appeared in Bridge Michigan on Aug. 24.  Delpier holds a Ph.D. in education policy from Michigan State University. I built my career studying public education in Michigan. Nothing scares me more for its future than vouchers. For 30 years, some Michigan lawmakers have pushed the agenda of […]

By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor In the 16 years since becoming a paraeducator in Fraser Public Schools, MEA member Michelle  James helped form a union, assisted in bargaining the group’s first contract, and held every position in her local — including her current role as president. But it wasn’t until a recent bout with […]