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Campaign helps low-income families find food for kids in summer months

Posted on 06/18/13 at 10:34am

For children, summer should be all about spending more time with family and friends, with as little stress as possible.

Troy science teacher publishes report on effectiveness of various studying techniques

Posted on 06/11/13 at 5:53pm

Judy Gail Armstrong-Hall

Students have different techniques when it comes to studying for tests, and some are more effective than others. 

Algonac Community Schools privatizes bus drivers’ jobs

Posted on 06/04/13 at 3:03pm

Despite widespread opposition from local residents, the Algonac Community Schools Board of Education voted Thursday to privatize its transportation services, eliminating the jobs of about a dozen local bus drivers.

MEA will appeal state ruling that claims school secretaries not protected from outsourcing

Posted on 05/24/13 at 2:34pm

Attorneys for MEA and the Reese Professional Support Personnel Association will appeal a recent ruling by a state commission that claims school secretaries are non-instructional employees and thus do not have the right to bargain over decisions to privatize their jobs.

Could teacher ratings be scrapped?

Posted on 05/21/13 at 3:22pm

The chairwoman of the state council charged with developing a system for evaluating educators said Friday she’s skeptical of policies that rate teachers in one of four categories.

Snyder signs bill relaxing snow day penalties for current school year

Posted on 05/17/13 at 4:11pm

Gov. Rick Snyder signed a new law Thursday sparing school districts from losing state funding for missing too many days due to this past winter’s unusually poor weather.

Republican bill would ignore education, experience in salary decisions for future educators

Posted on 05/13/13 at 2:45pm

Steve Norton, executive director of Michigan Parents for Schools, testifying Wednesday before the House Education Committee in opposition to House Bill 4625, which would ban school districts from considering teachers’ experience and much of their educational attainment when setting their wages.

It would be illegal to pay future educators based on their experience and education except for few exceptions, under legislation introduced by state Rep. Pete Lund, R-Romeo.

Several opportunities available for educator input on public policy

Posted on 04/17/13 at 11:49am

Reforms to science curriculum standards and teaching preparation are in the works, and the Michigan Department of Education is seeking public input from educators on both.

MEA members have access to full range of legal services

Posted on 04/10/13 at 10:32am

Since 1852, when 20 teachers came together in Ypsilanti to form what would eventually become the MEA, public school employees have joined together to win and protect basic rights that help ensure they are treated with the fairness, respect and dignity they’ve earned.

MEA conferences and trainings provide members with opportunities to learn, network and engage

Posted on 04/02/13 at 9:35pm

MEA coordinates training in professional development, advocacy, member engagement, leadership, bargaining, communications and political action at its two major conferences: the Bargaining and Public Affairs Conference and the Summer Leadership Conference.

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