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UPDATE: House committee passes EAA legislation

Posted on 03/13/13 at 7:23pm

The state House Education Committee today passed House Bill 4369, which would create a statewide “takeover” district called the Education Achievement Authority. The bill will next come up for a vote before the full House of Representatives, although analysts don’t yet know when.

All of the Republicans on the committee voted in favor of the bill, with the exception of Rep. Bob Genetski, R-Saugatuck, and Rep. Tom Hooker, R-Byron Center, who voted “present.” All Democrats voted no, except Rep. Thomas Stallworth III, D-Detroit, who also voted “present.”

MEA members are urged to contact their lawmakers and urge them to oppose the EAA legislation. Click here to find contact information for your legislators.

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MEA stands up for members’ rights by providing each member with $1 million in liability insurance

Posted on 03/12/13 at 2:35pm

Chemistry labs, gymnasiums and other school facilities can be dangerous places, and accidents often result in lawsuits.

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MEA supports Schor bill closing dangerous loophole in Michigan’s gun law

Posted on 03/14/13 at 1:42pm

The Michigan Education Association endorsed legislation Thursday that would close a dangerous loophole in Michigan’s gun law that allows a concealed weapons license holder to openly carry a gun in gun-free zones such as schools.

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MEA launches ‘Voices from the Front Lines’ website to collect policy ideas from school employees

Posted on 03/07/13 at 6:40pm

At a time when Lansing politicians are considering numerous “reforms” affecting public education, people need to hear from school employees. After all, Michigan teachers and education support professionals are on the front lines of education, making them the state’s leading experts on education policy.

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"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.

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