Member Spotlight: Dr. Mona Sirbescu
MEA member Dr. Mona Sirbescu, a geology professor at Central Michigan University, helped verify a 22-pound meteorite used for decades as a farmer’s barn doorstop—the sixth largest of 12 meteorites…
DetailsOur Story of Unionism: Romulus Education Association
Almost 365 days passed before Romulus teachers realized what teamwork and unity could really accomplish. Led by a strong executive board and committed crisis team, with unwavering support from neighboring…
DetailsElection a Win for Students, Educators
Last month’s midterm election drew the highest turnout in Michigan in nearly 60 years, and MEA members helped bring change across the state—volunteering for local and state candidates, making phone…
DetailsEarly Career Educator Thankful for Union
Lindsey Nader loves helping her K-5 students in Troy—who have emotional impairments or autism—to learn social skills and access the general education curriculum. She planned to be a general education…
DetailsMembers Organize to Build Grassroots Strength
Grand Rapids paraeducator Jason Heemstra used to be the sort of union member who questioned and complained without getting involved. Maybe that’s why he’s such an effective advocate for MEA…
DetailsSocial Justice: ‘Do Your Part However You Can’
There is no neutral ground when it comes to issues of systemic racism and oppression—everyone must take a stance, according to Dr. Chezare Warren, a former teacher and administrator in…
DetailsSkysquad: ‘We promote understanding’
Several students from Ann Arbor’s Skyline High School recently demonstrated a grasp on how to resolve conflict that many adults could learn from. In fact, the teenagers did teach their…
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A Journey Toward Justice
By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor MEA member Amy McLoughlin didn’t like school when she was young. Growing up in rural Ohio, she was “that kid in the back of…
DetailsLame Duck Day 9 Update – 12/13
Week 3 of Lame Duck wrapped up with little action. After their late night/early morning session on Wednesday, the State House did not hold session during the day on Thursday. …
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