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The Michigan Education Association announced Monday the following recommendations of candidates for Michigan Congressional districts: 1st District: Callie Barr 3rd District: Rep. Hillary Scholten 4th District: State Sen. Sean McCann 6th District: Rep. Debbie Dingell 7th District: Bridget Brink 8th District: Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet 10th District: Tim Greimel 11th District: State Sen. Jeremy Moss 12th District: Rep. Rashida Tlaib 13th…

There are many factors to consider when planning for a secure retirement, and one of them is Social Security. Navigating a government program can seem overwhelming, however, you will be amazed at how easy it is to work with Social Security, navigate their planning resources, get your questions answered, and utilize the online tools to ensure you make the right…

By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses hundreds of MEA delegates from across Michigan at MEA’s 2026 Spring Regional Assembly in Grand Rapids. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared at the MEA Representative Assembly (RA) last weekend to receive an inaugural MEA award named after her in honor of her work over eight years in office to restore public education…

Mother and daughter — Johnnie Sue Petrich and Karen Christian — shared their family’s value of unionism and bond as fellow Flint educators as part of Karen receiving the Paul Blewett Award at the MEA Representative Assembly. When Karen Christian was growing up in Flint, both of her parents were public school teachers and leaders in United Teachers of Flint…

The Michigan Education Association is praising the state Senate’s 2026-27 education budget proposal, saying it prioritizes and protects students in the wake of widespread federal cuts. “For the sake of our students and their future, state lawmakers must work together to ensure local schools have adequate, stable funding,” said MEA President and CEO Chandra Madafferi, a teacher from Oakland County.…

Shoe Club Nation is searching Michigan for middle school teachers who believe every kid has a story worth telling. Applications open April 21. Somewhere in a Michigan middle school right now, a teacher is staying late for a student no one else has figured out how to reach. Shoe Club Nation wants to find that teacher. The program, founded by…

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses hundreds of MEA delegates from across Michigan at MEA’s 2026 Spring Regional Assembly in Grand Rapids. In recognition of her steadfast service and advocacy for Michigan’s students and educators, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was presented with and made the namesake of the Michigan Education Association’s inaugural “Gretchen Whitmer Champion for Education” award Saturday at MEA’s Representative Assembly in East…

From the Lansing State Journal: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/education/2026/04/06/as-artemis-ii-heads-to-moon-a-small-town-michigan-teacher-is-headed-to-nasa/89401671007/ Dee Smith In a few months, Dee Smith will make her way from Ashley - a small village of about 500 people located north of Lansing, traveling some 1,300 miles south to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Texas. Smith will be part of NASA's LiftOff Summer institute, which provides teachers with information and experiences…

Heather Schulz Heather Schulz is a middle school science teacher in Lakeview Public Schools in St. Clair Shores, currently in her 29th year in the classroom. She has been an active union leader for the majority of her career, dedicating her time and voice to advancing the profession and supporting her colleagues. Heather currently serves as President of Local 1…

Aaron Eling Aaron Eling serves as MEA Secretary-Treasurer and is seeking re-election. In this role, he has worked to modernize financial systems, strengthen transparency, and expand support for local leaders across the state. Aaron represents MEA on the Michigan Climate Jobs Coalition and serves on the Statewide AI Steering Committee. He is a participant in the Advanced Education Policy Leadership…