By Blake Mazurek On Monday I woke after a restless night of sleep with butterflies in my stomach. My excitement for casting an electoral vote for President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris was brimming over. To be honest, I also had an edge of concern about my and the other electors’ safety in […]
By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor At Parma Elementary School in Jackson County’s Western School District, students coming through Miss Dawn’s cafeteria line enjoy a generous serving of love along with their chicken nuggets, buttered corn and apple slices. “The kids absolutely love her because they know she cares,” said Principal Sue Haney. “She jokes with […]
With yesterday’s announcement that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will require all high schools and colleges in the state to remain in a virtual format through Dec. 20, MEA continues to advocate for the order to also include K-8 schools. “While in-person learning is optimal and remains our end goal, right now we […]
The strength of MEA is in our solidarity—that’s why we’re inviting potential members to join us in a discussion of union values in action this Thursday evening at 7 via Zoom. At this town hall for potential members, educators who’ve not yet joined can learn from the comfort and privacy of home about why we […]
Are you an educator burdened by student debt? If so, you are not alone. Join NEA’s student debt experts to ask questions and learn how to take action during a virtual student debt support clinic from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. This event is open to educators who would like personal support on their […]
Are you an educator burdened by student debt? If so, you are not alone. Join NEA’s student debt experts to ask questions and learn how to take action during a virtual student debt support clinic from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. This event is open to educators who would like personal support on their […]
The strength of MEA is in our solidarity—that’s why we’re inviting potential members to join us in a discussion of union values in action this Thursday evening at 7 via Zoom. At this town hall for potential members, educators who’ve not yet joined can learn from the comfort and privacy of home about why we […]
With yesterday’s announcement that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will require all high schools and colleges in the state to remain in a virtual format through Dec. 20, MEA continues to advocate for the order to also include K-8 schools. “While in-person learning is optimal and remains our end goal, right now we […]
By Brenda Ortega MEA Voice Editor When Dawn Weaver facilitates trainings or discussions around race, she talks with educators about the importance of creating “windows and mirrors” in their classroom practice. “I’ve always tried to have representation—not just for African-American students but any marginalized individuals—and make sure that everybody in my class is seeing themselves and seeing […]
With all the focus on the election, it would have been easy to miss the advocacy work MEA has been doing to ensure schools are safe for students and employees alike, including helping members lift their voices with the media and public. Here are some of the latest, in case you missed them: – MEA […]
