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Senate education reform package still alive in House Education Committee

Posted on 01/18/12 at 3:26pm

The Senate’s so-called education reform package (SB 618-624) is still being debated in the House Education Committee. On Wednesday, the Committee took up SB 621, 622, 709 and 710.

Ed. Alliance hosts session on evaluations

Posted on 01/17/12 at 5:01pm

On Jan. 24, the Education Alliance of Michigan is hosting "Michigan Education Evaluation: Understanding Effective Instruction--Why Waiting Is Not an Option" at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 55 South Harrison in East Lansing.

Two views of teacher compensation

Posted on 01/10/12 at 3:52pm

As long as there are continued education funding cuts and tight budgets, teacher salaries will be scrutinized and debated. Two new studies add fuel to both sides of the issue.

No retirement contribution refund for public school employees

Posted on 12/19/11 at 4:05pm

As of right now, public school employees will not be getting a refund of their 3 percent retirement contribution that state employees are getting. We are still awaiting a decision on our issue from the Michigan Court of Appeals who heard oral arguments on Oct. 19.

State Board of Education skeptical of SB 619

Posted on 12/08/11 at 4:32pm

The state Board of Education has passed a resolution opposing SB 619, which lifts the cap on cyber schools.

MEA General Counsel advises Council on Educator Effectiveness

Posted on 12/08/11 at 12:47am

MEA’s General Counsel, Arthur Przybylowicz, was one of several speakers today at the first meeting of the Governor’s Council on Educator Effectiveness.

School board elections move to November

Posted on 11/29/11 at 9:49pm

Today, Gov. Snyder signed into law PA 232 and PA 233, which require school districts to hold elections during the general elections in November of even-numbered years beginning Jan. 1, 2012.

Voters recall Paul Scott -- "This is what democracy looks like."

Posted on 11/09/11 at 4:14pm

Alongside citizens on the ground in the 51st House District, MEA members, leaders and staff pulled off what hasn’t happened in this state for more than two decades—the recall of a sitting legislator. Last night’s recall of Rep. Paul Scott (R-Grand Blanc) marks the first time in state history that a Republican has been recalled.

House Education Committee takes up SB 618

Posted on 11/02/11 at 4:50pm

After much debate, the Senate narrowly passed SB 618 and the same debate seems to be brewing in the House Education Committee as expressed by the Committee Vice Chair Rep. Tom Hooker (R-Byron Center). A former teacher, Hooker is concerned that the bill to lift the cap on charter schools may harm traditional public schools. While he supports the idea of giving parents choices, he said he has no position on the bill right now.

Video contest goes green

Posted on 10/31/11 at 2:21pm

Consumers Energy is sponsoring a statewide student video contest that features how renewable energy can make a difference in the world. The winning school will receive a $5,000 prize for the most original video. Students can sign up through their high school administrator. Only one video per school is allowed and the deadline is November 15. Go to www.greenscenescontest.com for more information.

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