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Educators raising their hands on National Day of Action

Posted on 12/09/13 at 11:36am

Parents, students, educators and community leaders across the country are raising their hands and demanding more for America’s children. 

Dec. 9 is the National Day of Action, with the slogan of "Raise Your Hand for our Schools and our Solutions." Communities are demanding that those who know students best devise and implement community-driven solutions to tackle the opportunity gaps in American education.

The day of action is an outgrowth of ongoing collaboration among the National Education Association, the American Federation of Teachers, and several key community partners to mobilize support for public education, pushing back against the corporate takeover of our public schools and lifting up the voices of practitioners and communities about what is best for our students.

Together, the groups have developed "The Principles that Unite Us"—a common vision for public education. It stands in sharp contrast to the corporate agenda for public schools, market driven reform that attempts to impose a system of winners and losers. More than 100 community groups and unions have already endorsed the principles.

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MEA lobbyists working proactively on positive bills to help school employees and students

Posted on 11/08/13 at 2:34pm

​One of the many advantages of MEA membership is having an organized and powerful voice for teachers, education support professionals and higher education employees.

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MEA members and supporters share what they’re thankful for

Posted on 11/26/13 at 11:44am

With Thanksgiving coming up, MEA asked subscribers to its Facebook page what they’re thankful for this holiday season. Here are a few of their responses:

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How to take charge of change

Posted on 11/12/13 at 2:24pm

MEA members are encouraged to attend MEA’s 2014 Bargaining, Public Affairs & Professional Issues Conference, which will be held Feb. 6-7 at Cobo Center in Detroit.

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New education group launches website to promote the value of Michigan’s public schools

Posted on 11/18/13 at 2:41pm

​The Michigan Public Schools Partnership launched a new website this week to promote the value of public education in Michigan.

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Member Voice: Why we should support MEA

Posted on 11/26/13 at 1:26pm

All four of my grandparents came to Flint on trains and ships to pursue a living wage and a brighter future for their families.

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MEA members get free and discounted life insurance

Posted on 11/26/13 at 1:29pm

It pays to plan ahead -- and MEA members don’t have to pay much to do just that.

Every MEA member is eligible for free life insurance through NEA Member Benefits, as well as deep discounts on group term and individual life insurance plans through MEA Financial Services.

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