Beginning in the first pay period of 2017, some school employees may have more money deducted from their paychecks for retirement savings unless they opt out during a small December…
DetailsIn Michigan teen death rates from accidents and disease dropped in recent years, while they rose for suicide. Schools can do something about that. Powerful new – free – programs…
DetailsMEA members in good standing can submit artwork for an annual art exhibition and sale that results in some pieces being purchased for display at MEA headquarters or regional offices.…
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By now you’ve probably seen or heard about a viral Facebook video that shows in the wake of Tuesday’s election. You might have heard about similar incidents being investigated in DeWitt Schools.
DetailsIt’s official-Michigan’s new Speaker of the House, Rep. Tom Leonard (R-DeWitt), says one of his top priorities will be to come after educator pensions.
DetailsChanges are coming to education policy in Michigan, and several opportunities exist for MEA members and others to get involved.
DetailsMembers of the Grosse Ile transportation union used a $500 MEA/NEA grant to support local athletic boosters in a show of solidarity and community spirit.
DetailsBy law, Michigan public school districts can only employ teachers who have a valid teaching certificate for an instructional assignment. It can be a complicated process, and thankfully, MEA is…
DetailsStarting this month, K-12 teachers will need to check the accuracy of their evaluation data from the last five years that will be uploaded to the state’s online database known…
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