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Local EA president urges Legislature to provide sustainable tutoring funding

West Ottawa EA President Theresann Pyrett with former educator and current State Rep. Regina Weiss, who chairs the House Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid and Education. A state House committee heard testimony from West Ottawa Education Association President Theresann Pyrett today in support of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s MI Kids Back on Track program and the importance of funding academic interventions…

House sends third grade reading retention repeal to Governor — more work to come

This week, the State House passed Senate Bill 12, which eliminates the retention requirement from Michigan’s third-grade reading law. Passed in 2016, this law requires third-graders to be held back if they score below grade level on a high-stakes standardized reading test. SB 12 has already passed the State Senate — it now heads to Gov. Whitmer for her signature, which…

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Plan now to attend upcoming March gun safety rally

MEA members across the state are speaking out about the need for the legislature to pass commonsense gun safety reforms immediately in the wake of the Oxford and MSU school shootings. There is an afternoon event coming up in March for you to add your voice to that call to action: On Thursday, March 23 — the last session day…

Whitmer signs repeal of unfair retirement tax on educators

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday rolling back Michigan’s unfair retirement tax, as retired educators and others looked on. MEA President Paula Herbart, who stood immediately to the governor’s left as she signed the bill at a Capitol ceremony, said “it’s a big day for working families in our state.” “MEA applauds Gov. Whitmer for providing relief to hard-working retirees…

Bill packages propose significant gun safety reforms

In light of the tragedy on MSU’s campus, the following bills have been introduced in the State Senate and House and will likely see quick action: SB 76/ HB 4138 - Would require license or background check for purchase of firearms. SB 77/ HB 4142 - Updates references to a pistol in the State’s penal code. TIE BAR WITH SB…

MY VIEW – New Year’s Resolution 2023: Know Thyself

In my school building, I often stop to admire a picturesque mural of a black ship in a blue ocean and to recall the wise words of President Franklin D. Roosevelt: “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” Shana Saddler In difficult times, it’s important to remember that we grow into leadership roles. As educators, our ability to lead in…

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