Two Worlds, Big Hearts: Some Educators Work in Health Care, Too
By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor Some MEA members – like the three featured below – are positioned at the crossroads of the current public health crisis, working both in…
Whitmer Joins NEA Call to Action on Federal COVID Funding for States
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined NEA President Lily Eskelsen García on a webinar on Wednesday night where members of the nation’s largest union – our education association – were urged to…
Voters Continue to Pass Local Investments in Public Schools
Following on the heels of major wins for local school funding in March, this past Tuesday’s local elections saw nearly all funding measures pass amidst huge absentee voter turnout. Of…
Otsego Public Schools food service workers provide 100,000th meal to local families
EAST LANSING – Otsego Public Schools food service workers on Monday provided their 100,000th meal to local families since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The West Michigan school district’s…
It’s Magical: Harry Potter-Inspired Teacher Turns Porch into Giving Space
By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor As a self-described “Harry Potter nerd,” MEA member Ashley Calhoun has brought a bit of magic to her hometown of Homer, where she is…
Celebrating Our School Family
It’s that time of year when we celebrate educators! The first full week of May has been National Teacher Appreciation Week for decades. But this year, with students not in…
Parents Support School Employees in New Survey
A national survey released last week shows parents support teachers and school support staff in overwhelming numbers – more than their governor or local government. The National Education Association survey…
Free Mental Health Resources for Parents and Educators
The safety, health and well-being of our public school employees, students and families has emerged as a critical concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health is paramount in the current…
NEA highlights DeVos failures during pandemic; NEA member Jill Biden hears educator concerns
Students, parents, and educators are grappling with a global crisis, trying to stay safe, facing a new virtual reality and struggling to connect. Now more than ever, school communities across…
Don’t forget to Vote (From Home) in Tuesday’s elections
This coming Tuesday, May 5, many Michigan communities have municipal and school elections scheduled, including several important millage and bond measures. In light of the public health crisis, Secretary of…