Opinion: Teachers say we need key steps to reopen schools
June 17, 2020 By PAULA HERBART/President – Michigan Education Association One of the most important decisions our state will make in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic is when and…
Nearly 2 million education jobs could be lost—unless the U.S. Senate acts
If the economic damage wrought by the coronavirus pandemic goes unchecked, the nation stands to lose 1.89 million education jobs over the next three years, according to a new analysis…
Michigan sues DeVos over weakening of Title IX sexual assault protections
Michigan has sued U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, joining 17 other states in a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule that violates Title IX and weakens…
Apply now to be appointed to state boards & commissions
There are hundreds of state boards, committees, commissions, councils and task forces that Gov. Whitmer needs to make appointments to – many of which impact the day-to-day lives of Michigan’s…
Survey of 15,000 Michigan educators shows health and safety concerns paramount in return to in-person learning
Educators also concerned about class size, standardized testing, teacher evaluations in reopening Michigan’s school buildings EAST LANSING – The Michigan Education Association today released a major statewide survey of more…
Harmed by Historic Flooding, Helped by Union Family
By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor Surreal. Overwhelming. Indescribable. Talk to MEA members in Midland, Saginaw, and surrounding counties, and you’ll hear those words used repeatedly to try to convey…
Tell lawmakers to say YES to fed education help
Last Friday’s virtual rally – viewed by thousands of people – reinforced the need for federal action to help schools prevent pandemic-driven budget cuts. Watch a new video with highlights…
MEA supports Senate bill improving police training on race issues and more
UPDATE: The State Senate passed SB 945 unanimously on Thursday, June 4. The bill now heads to the State House for their consideration. A bill to require incoming law enforcement…
Statement from MEA President on education and the fight against racism
EAST LANSING — The following statement can be attribute to MEA President Paula Herbart in response to the ongoing protests and racial unrest in our country: “The protests we have…
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…