Michigan Education Association Enough is Enough!

 

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Plan now to vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 3

Log in to Members Only section for MEA candidate recommendations

On Tuesday, Aug. 3, Michigan voters will head to the polls for a critical primary election, including choosing the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor.
It is essential that MEA members vote on Aug. 3 – there is no more important way to advocate for public education than by casting your ballot.

MEA members across the state have screened the hundreds of candidates running on Aug. 3 and made recommendations for which ones are true friends of public education and deserve your vote.  For a full list of MEA recommended candidates, log in to MEA’s Members Only section.

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Phonebank volunteers needed to help Get Out the Vote for Aug. 3

 

Stop 'summer brain drain' with Michigan Reads

MEA is proud to team up with the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, and Detroit Tigers to help encourage students to read this summer. The teams are offering great rewards for students who read at least 10 books this summer. The books must be read by Aug. 22, so have your students start reading today! Learn more at www.michiganreads.com.

Fun at the ballpark – and funds for MEA Scholarships

As part of this year’s Detroit Tigers MEA Day, $2 from every ticket purchased will be donated to the MEA Scholarship Fund, which gives dozens of scholarships annually to deserving Michigan students.

 

Voices of Michigan Education” taps wisdom of new retirees

Thousands of Michigan teachers and other school employees retired this year—taking with them years of experience and expertise. Listen online to this month's Voices of Michigan Education radio program for conversations that capture the wisdom of these new retirees as they leave the profession.

 

About 7,000 MEA members, supporters rally at the Capitol

Enough is Enough!About 7,000 proud union members and their supporters traveled to Lansing June 24 for a massive MEA rally on the Capitol lawn. Their message was clear: Enough is Enough! Rally-goers urged lawmakers to stop attacks on public education and instead invest in Michigan’s future through education. For full coverage, go to Enough is Enough!.

Related — Salters in Detroit News: Education rally is just the beginning

 

Other Education News

THIS WEEK: MEA Summer Conferences at SVSU

A Photo Gallery of the NEA RA in New Orleans

Update: Judge issues preliminary injunction in school employee pension lawsuit

Great Lakes Center: Reasons for school funding gap explained – traditional schools do more

Victory for MEA members in privatization case

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