ICYMI—Save with Staples
Six members who signed up for MEA’s new Staples discount program this summer were randomly drawn to win a “classroom refresh” featuring $250 in 3M products: Betsy Spray-Comstock, teacher, Atherton…
Gambling Package Could Mean More Money for Schools
A bill package to revamp Michigan’s gambling laws to allow internet gaming and sports betting passed the state House and Senate this week. It is now on its way to…
Tune in this Saturday for Public Education Forum with Presidential Candidates
This Saturday, December 14, NEA will be co-hosting a public education forum with presidential candidates focused on economic, racial, and social justice. Answering questions from educators, parents, and students about…
Budget Deal Heads to Governor’s Desk
A supplemental budget bill awaits Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature after lawmakers this week approved a deal that restores money for isolated schools and autism services and increases funding for school…
MEA members, retirees receiving gubernatorial appointments
Earlier this year, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made good on her campaign promise of creating a Governor’s Educator Advisory Commission to hear directly from front-line educators – a commission which includes…
NEA Presses Education as a Top Issue in Presidential Primary Process
As part of its commitment to making public education a top issue in the 2020 election, NEA is partnering to co-host the “Public Education Forum 2020: Equity and Justice for…
State Budget Deal Looks Imminent
Lawmakers expect to return next week to finalize a tentative budget deal with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that would end a two-month standoff over funding priorities in the state, restore money…
Caring Bus Driver Wins State Support Staff Award
By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor Rockford bus driver Russ Clark thought he was picking up children at Lakes Elementary School for a field trip on Tuesday morning, so…
Innovative Novi program “pays it forward” to create counterpart in Dearborn
Last year, Ryan Heur was a senior at Novi High School taking advantage of an innovative incubator class to design and market a new product from start to finish. The…
Union Bargains Improvements in Flint
Five years after accepting dramatic concessions to help pull Flint Community Schools out of deficit spending, the district’s teachers have overwhelmingly approved a contract that raises pay, lowers class sizes,…