Mar 20, 2019
In this last week before state lawmakers head into a two-week spring break, bills that would impact teacher evaluation and snow day waivers could be discussed in committees this week. Make your voice heard with your state representative and senator on HB...
Mar 20, 2019
Only 25 percent of all Michigan educators – and just 20 percent of teachers – would recommend a career in education to a young person they know, according to results released Wednesday from a statewide educator survey conducted last month. Factors that most negatively...
Feb 18, 2019
Michigan lawmakers may forgive snow days after frigid temps Excerpt from Senate Bill 0113 of...
Feb 18, 2019
By Brenda OrtegaMEA Voice Editor Gov. Gretchen Whitmer listed education funding along with fixing roads and other infrastructure as the top two priorities facing Michigan policymakers during her first State of the State address on Tuesday night. Everyone can see the...
Feb 5, 2019
The 2018 Lame Duck session is in the books and while some negative legislation passed, many of the significant attacks on public education, labor unions and the incoming Democratic administration were either stopped in the Legislature or vetoed by outgoing Gov. Rick...
Dec 21, 2018
Lame Duck 2018 OVER We are pleased to report that, just after 8a on Friday, Dec. 21, the Legislature adjourned, ending the 2018 Lame Duck session. While we certainly had some losses, including the School Aid Fund raid executed overnight (see below), of note the...
