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A Mixed Bag in 2020 Lame Duck Session

MEA members’ lobbying efforts helped to score a victory in the Michigan Legislature’s abbreviated lame duck session in December – winning hazard pay grants for some school employees left out…

December 22, 2020coronavirus, Featured, Legislation, NewsroomBy Doug Pratt

Congress Passes ‘Down Payment’ on COVID Relief

A COVID relief package passed in the waning hours of the 116th U.S. Congress could deliver a significant boost to Michigan school districts looking to pay for additional costs of…

December 22, 2020coronavirus, Featured, Legislation, NewsroomBy Doug Pratt

Choir Teacher Surprised by Students on The View

MEA member Rachel Niewiada already knew her Grandville Middle School choral music students were wonderful singers, but after she appeared last week on the ABC television program The View the…

December 21, 2020coronavirus, Featured, Newsroom, TeachersBy Doug Pratt

Regarding Gov. Whitmer’s announcement of new steps to contain COVID-19

A message from the MEA President about efforts to keep students and school employees safe MEA members, This evening, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced new restrictions across Michigan to fight the…

November 15, 20204 Commentscoronavirus, Featured, NewsroomBy Doug Pratt

Herbart: ‘We must be united’

The stress of this unprecedented moment is like nothing we’ve ever experienced. MEA President Paula Herbart has been hearing that truth and other consistent messages from members all over the…

October 23, 2020coronavirus, Featured, NewsroomBy Doug Pratt

Compromise legislation on student count, benchmark testing goes to Governor

The state House on Monday approved a compromise package of bills that provides answers about student counts for school funding, benchmark testing and other important matters as the 2020-21 school…

August 15, 20202 Commentscoronavirus, Featured, Legislation, Legislation Update, NewsroomBy Doug Pratt

Whitmer Announces Safe Return to Learning Plan

To safely reopen for in-person learning next fall, schools across the state will be required to enact one of a range of safety plans based on the COVID-19 threat level…

June 30, 20204 Commentscoronavirus, Featured, Legislation, Legislation Update, Newsroom, UncategorizedBy Doug Pratt

Budget Deal Closes Current Year’s Shortfall

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders announced a deal on Monday evening to address the current year (Fiscal Year 2020) budget shortfall in part by allocating funds from the federal…

June 30, 2020coronavirus, Featured, Legislation, Legislation UpdateBy Doug Pratt

Education community pushes for federal support for education amidst COVID-19

Educators, parents, students, community members participate in ‘virtual rally,’ urging Congress to make Michigan’s students top priority  LANSING — Thousands of Michigan educators, parents, students and community members today called…

May 29, 2020coronavirus, Featured, For News Media, Legislation, Legislation Update, NewsroomBy Doug Pratt

NEA President, Parkland Survivor Inspire at National RA

NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcìa’s passionate opening remarks brought forth waves of cheers and tears at the NEA Representative Assembly, which continues throughout the week in Minneapolis. 

July 3, 2018Featured, NewsroomBy Doug Pratt
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