MEA Economist Starting New Life as Educator
By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor Ask MEA Economist Ruth Beier about her youth, and you might get a wry joke with a deadpan delivery: “I describe my childhood as…
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Schools nationwide should be freed from mandates to administer state standardized assessments this spring in the wake of widespread school closures across the nation, Michigan education officials said in a…
DetailsHerbart and MEA Share Parent Resources
With parents across the state facing many challenges over the coming weeks, MEA President Paula Herbart offers resources for weathering the crisis in her latest “Labor Voices” column in The Detroit…
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Despite bipartisan support, legislation stalled on school employee pay and forgiveness for closure days
Michigan lawmakers adjourned last night without taking action to ensure all school employees get paid during this statewide school closure caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, despite bipartisan support and joint…
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Opinion: In trying times, put students’ needs first
March 18, 2020 By PAULA HERBART/President – Michigan Education Association With the closure of schools due to the coronavirus outbreak, parents are faced with many challenges over the coming weeks.…
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Resources for Student Learning During Coronavirus School Closures
Nothing can replace the face-to-face education that our public schools provide, but parents and educators who are looking for ways to keep school-age children engaged and learning during this unexpected…
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Education Organizations Blast Inaction on COVID-19 School Support
Despite bipartisan support, legislation stalled on school employee pay and forgiveness for closure days MICHIGAN — No action occurred today on a bipartisan solution to keep school employees paid and…
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MEA and Coronavirus – Committed to Our Students and Our Members
March 14, 2020 Dear MEA members, As your MEA President, I wanted to reach out and update you regarding how MEA is engaging around the coronavirus outbreak and its impact…
DetailsStatement from MEA President on ordered closure of Michigan schools due to coronavirus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 12, 2020 Contact: Doug Pratt, MEA Director of Public Affairs, 517-337-5508 EAST LANSING – The following can be attributed to MEA President Paula Herbart regarding…
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MEA President Paula Herbart video in response to the coronavirus and Michigan schools
(NOTE: recorded the afternoon of March 12, prior to the statewide school closure announcement)