Professional Development Committee

(Appointed) Charge will be finalized at first committee as well as any subcommittees for the year.

Kalamazoo support staff challenge exclusion from ‘educator’ bonuses

By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor MEA member Kevin Fannin doesn’t need accolades to know he’s doing incredible work with young people at Milwood Magnet School in Kalamazoo—the looks on kids’ faces when they see him, the smiles, the hugs, the high fives, hand shakes and fist bumps say it all. Kevin Fannin But as a longtime school employee…

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024

Important end-of-April changes and deadlines for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The Biden Administration has promised to make a one-time adjustment to every borrower’s account to credit more time towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). MEA members who have FFEL, Perkins, or Parent Plus loans, must first consolidate into a Direct Loan before April 30, 2024, to take advantage of the one-time account adjustment. This will credit any payments made on…

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024

Traverse City Area Public Schools health clinic open to students

Ribbon-Cutting for the Health Center: TCAPS Superintendent Dr. John R. VanWagoner prepares to cut the ribbon with help from Heidi Britton, CEO of NMHSI Traverse City Area Public Schools educators recently tapped into federal American Rescue Plan Relief funds to launch the TCAPS Student Health Center, a medical and behavioral health services clinic serving local students and their families. Through…

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024