MEA Article Archives
March 2010
Michigan Reads drives toward 10,000 books
February 2010
February radio show: All things reading
NEA offers Black History Month curriculum
Salters in The Detroit News: Race to the Top fails students
Group wants employees to sacrifice – again!
MEA’s decision on Race to the Top(PDF)
Multiple “back home” Lobby Days
Poll: Voters don't like state-run health plan for public workers
Hundreds attend School Funding Summit
Michigan teacher featured in new Chicken Soup book
Coalition to Lansing: ‘Stop this recurring budget nightmare’
Voice mag contest deadline Jan. 30
January 2010
The gift of reading…times 20,000
Salters: Schools workers show giving spirit during holidays (PDF)
South Central EA Helping hand - School employees help former colleagues in need
Privatization threatens Northwest bus driver
Study: House Bill 5345 would cost $870 million
Utica teachers reject furlough days
December radio show highlights members giving back
Center Line mom camps out at Capitol for school funding
HB 5345 panel concludes it lacks information to make major decisions
Dundee bus drivers help needy kids
Questions and answers for this flu season
December 2009
Study: House Bill 5345 would cost $870 million
House Bill 5345 update: Further study needed
House Bill 5345 update: Collective bargaining works
November podcast: What's the real culprit in Michigan's budget mess?
Michigan author wins Distinguished Service Award
Students reach finals in video contest—but they need your help to win
Parents, school officials rally in Lansing
Panel searches for solutions to Michigan’s future
November 2009
Continued HB 5345 criticism frustrates committee chair
Michigan voters say yes to funding schools
MEA supported by labor coalition on reform
Retirees will pay more for insurance in 2010
Training sessions offered for schools - MEA can help with cost
Iris Salters in The Detroit News: No more ineffective tax breaks
Federal 'Race to the Top' funding deadline nears
MEA Fall Representative Assembly is Saturday
Governor wants fixes for school funding – and she needs your help!
MEA member wins Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon
Support tax reform, education funding at Nov. 17 event
Reform proposals on legislative agenda
October 2009
State plan to cut bus safety funds puts kids at risk as school reopens
American Education Week is November 15-21
Great teacher: MEA member wins award and $25,000
Victory for locked out River Rouge teachers
September 2009
MEA members walk in Labor Day events
Close-knit community fights outsourcing
MEA President testifies at Capitol
Sneak peek: Uganda trip packs powerful lesson
MEA continues to monitor state-run health plan proposal
Michigan teachers win NEA Foundation grant
The whole World (Wide Web) is watching
August 2009
Obama speaks in Warren about community college investment
Secretary of Education addresses NEA RA delegates
"My kids had fun this summer--and it was educational too!"
Stimulus funds: How much will your district receive?
July 2009
MEA proud partner in pilot for new Dropout Challenge
2009 MEA Communications survey winners announced
June podcast: Mary Christian, President MEA-Retired
High-quality charter school report confirms past research
San Diego Padres host reading event at NEA RA
Social Justice Institute registration deadline extended to July 10
Teachers' work doesn't stop when school does
Summer professional development opportunity
Annual MEA Scholarship Fund golf outing raises over $37,000
June 2009
Nontraditional route to teacher certification proposed
MEA urges ISD to spend money on students, not banks
Déjà vu: Labor unrest reminds some of tumultuous past
10 questions about collective bargaining law
Business Tax Incentives: ‘Some work, others don’t’
May 2009
Iris Salters: Schools need good data to make fixes
Photo story: From begging to bargaining
2 MEA members receive top honors in state contests
MEA survey: How do you like our changes?
Students gain love of reading in Grosse Pointe
Royal Oak rally urges stimulus money be used to save jobs
MEA radio program looks at summer reading fun
Update: 2009 tax withholding for retirees
D.C. Voucher Study Offers Little Support for Continuing Program
Updated: March 8, 2010