Rally (Virtually) for Federal Education Funding this Friday
While so much about the near future remains uncertain, one thing could not be more clear: Going forward our schools and our students will need more support – not drastic…
Applications due Monday for New Non-Partisan Redistricting Commission
If you’re interested in serving on Michigan’s new non-partisan redistricting commission, applications are due to the Secretary of State this coming Monday, June 1. Created by the passage of the Voters…
Member’s Holland STEM Project Feeds Community
Last year, MEA member Bill Boerman launched an ambitious greenhouse project at Holland Middle School because he knew it would pay big dividends in his STEM students’ learning about design,…
MEA Member Art Project Brings Respite and Community
Through one art project, MEA member Julie Durocher has found a way both to alleviate stress for those quarantining at home and to help homeless people who lack a safe…
Push for federal funding to address budget shortfall
Friday’s announcement of an over $6 billion pandemic-driven hole in the state budget reinforced the urgency of getting help from Congress to help maintain essential services, like public education. Following…
Applications due tomorrow for Whitmer’s Return to Learning council
On Friday, Gov. Whitmer announced the creation of a new Return to Learning Advisory Council – comprised of students, parents, frontline educators, administrators and public health officials – to formalize…
State Board, NEA Push for Federal Funding to Education
The State Board of Education approved a resolution on Tuesday calling on Michigan’s state and national lawmakers to push for legislation preserving “educational services to Michigan school children that have been threatened…
On the passing of former MEA President Steven Cook
EAST LANSING – The Michigan Education Association is sad to announce the death of former President Steven Cook, who passed away Tuesday after battling a non-COVID-19 illness. The longest-serving officer…
State Board of Education resolution urges federal action to protect education
The State Board of Education approved a resolution on Tuesday calling on Michigan’s state and national lawmakers to push for legislation preserving “educational services to Michigan school children that have…
Fifty-one outstanding public school students awarded 2020 MEA Scholarships
EAST LANSING — The Michigan Education Association today announced 51 recipients of the 2020 MEA Scholarships, honoring exemplary public school students from across the state who plan to attend a…