Friday, July 4
Delegate Dialogue — Linda Robinson
Linda Robinson, a Muskegon special education classroom assistant, is at her fourth RA. She shares why it's important for her to be here representing her members (she's the president of Muskegon ESP) and the key issues facing ESP that are being discussed at the 2008 NEA RA. Read more.
“The Commitment Continues” for retired RA delegates
MEA-Retired’s motto is “The Commitment Continues.” That commitment has brought 27 MEA-Retired members to the nation’s capital for this year’s NEA RA. These dedicated retirees come to the RA to stay connected to the association and its members, help guide a new generation of members and continue serving the best interests of Michigan's public school students. Read more.
Sharing their holiday for a higher cause
Each year, hundreds of MEA members forgo Independence Day barbeques and fireworks near home with the family and friends to be with their NEA family as delegates at the Representative Assembly. Why do Michigan’s delegates give up their July 4 holiday to be RA delegates? Read their answers.