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New study tracks bullyings impact into adulthood

Posted on 03/13/13 at 2:00pm

In one of the first long-term studies tracking the effects of bullying, Duke University researchers have found that bullied children grow into adults who are at increased risk of anxiety disorders, depression and suicidal thoughts. In addition, bullies who had not been victimized themselves were four times more likely to have antisocial personality disorder.

"Real State of Our State" tour coming to Lansing, Detroit and Flint

Posted on 03/06/13 at 6:34pm

The Michigan House Democrats are continuing their listening tour throughout Michigan to garner input from citizens on ways improve public education in the face of continued political attacks against teachers and education support staff.

Student video contest highlights Senate Dems’ Michigan 2020 Plan

Posted on 03/02/13 at 8:56pm

Voting is now open for the Michigan Senate Democrats’ #mi2020 Scholarship Competition, and 34 high school students from across the state have submitted video entries for this year’s contest.

A big ‘thank you’ to MEA members from the Pontiac EA

Posted on 02/26/13 at 4:11pm

MEA members from across Michigan stepped up to help the students and educators of the Pontiac School District. In response to a critical school supply shortage caused by education funding cuts, MEA coordinated the donation and delivery on Feb. 16 of more than $12,000 in cash and gift cards, as well as thousands of dollars more in school supplies.

StudentsFirst lobbyist testifies in Lansing on same day academic review slams group’s ‘state report card’ on education

Posted on 02/20/13 at 5:20pm

An academic review out Wednesday criticizes StudentsFirst for grading state education policies based on ideology and not hard research – the same day former state Rep. Tim Melton, now a lobbyist for the advocacy group, testified before the Michigan House Education Committee and advocated for test-based teacher evaluations.

National contest highlights children’s authors

Posted on 02/13/13 at 3:48pm

The National Association of Elementary School Principals is accepting entries for its third annual National Children’s Book Award contest.

Next week: Bargaining and Public Affairs Conference in Detroit

Posted on 01/28/13 at 5:16pm

Time is running out to register for the 2013 MEA Bargaining and Public Affairs Conference, which will be held Feb. 7-8 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Click here to download a printable program and registration form.

Draft science standards released for public input

Posted on 01/23/13 at 10:16am

Partners in developing the Next Generation Science Standards recently released a new draft of proposed K-12 science standards and are accepting feedback until Jan. 29.

House adjourns without passing EAA and conversion school bills

Posted on 12/14/12 at 5:15pm

The Michigan Legislature adjourned for the year early Friday morning without taking up legislation that would allow the creation of so-called "conversion schools" or a statewide school takeover district.

Student technology showcase in Lansing Nov. 28

Posted on 11/28/12 at 10:32am

Students from across Michigan will gather at the state Capitol on Nov. 28 to showcase how they're using technology in the classroom to enhance learning.

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