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Can't see the images? View as webpage   On November 6 -- ONE WEEK FROM TODAY -- we’ll have the opportunity to elect a slate of fantastic candidates who have proven themselves as fighters for public education. And, if we can get these candidates the resources they need, we may even be able to elect a pro-public education majority.   Unfortunately, we don’t have the luxury of sitting back while the future of public education is decided. There are legislators in Lansing and in Washington, D.C., right now who want to cut funding for public schools and entirely privatize education. They see education solely as a profiteering opportunity. Who we elect right now will have a say on public education for the foreseeable future.   It’s our job as educators to always do what’s in the best interests of our students. And right now, making sure that we elect the right candidates to office is the best thing we can do for our students. They’re counting on us.   From here until Election Day, we’ll be knocking doors, making phone calls, and getting out the vote. We need your support. If you’re already volunteering and would like to do more, please consider contributing to PAC right now. Our MEA Recommended candidates could use your support. DONATE Thank you,   MEA PAC   Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram

Focusing on 3 Big Priorities In this month’s Top 10 in 10 video, Interim State Superintendent Sheila Alles shares the Three Priorities the Michigan Department of Education has chosen to be its focus during the next 2-3 years in order to build coherence within the agency and increase our momentum to become a Top 10 education state in 10 years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Zpme1W9as  Questions?  Contact Us STAY CONNECTED:

Can't see the images? View as webpage   Since the 2016 Election, we’ve seen our country move in a direction that has been alarming to many. While we continue to fight for the future of public education in Michigan, Betsy DeVos and her Department of Education continue to stand in our way.   This year is about holding elected officials accountable. From now until Election Day, we’ll be working hard to elect pro-public education candidates up and down the ticket. This is a big year.   Next week, we’re headed to the polls to elect a new Governor, plus our U.S. Senator, U.S. Representatives, State Senators, State Representatives, State Supreme Court Justices, and candidates running for local office. Each of these offices in their own way has the power to move our public education agenda forward.   For as little as $20 a month, you can help elect candidates who will fund our schools and respect what we do as educators. Click here to contribute. There are candidates running for these offices who don’t believe in what we do. People that want to privatize education or create more “competition”...as if we’re building Buicks and not educating students. These are candidates who want to defund our schools. There’s a lot at stake right now.   Big changes are coming for our state and our country. We need to make sure that we’re headed in the right direction.  If we want to elect a pro-public education majority to Lansing and Washington, it’s going to take every single one of us stepping up to do our part. These candidates need our votes, but they also need the power of our wallets.   Will you donate to PAC right now to help send a pro-public education majority to Lansing and Washington? Chip in now to show your support. DONATE Thank you,   Doug Pratt MEA Public Affairs Director   Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram

October GHEA Communications/PR Update:

• Shirt orders are coming along. If you ordered a shirt, you should expect it soon!
• GHEA now has a Remind! Text @myghea to 81010 to join and get reminders about meetings, Red for Ed days, and events.
• Election Endorsements (MEA and/or GHEA) - MEA Facebook page has a link where you can type in your address and it gives you election information/recommendations for your area.
• Governor—Gretchen Whitmer
• U.S. Senate—Debbie Stabenow
• 30th Senate Seat - Jeanette Schipper
• Michigan House of Reps—Dr. Rob Davidson
• Michigan Supreme Court—Bagenstos/Cavanagh/Clement Pick 2
• Secretary of State:  Jocelyn Benson
• Att. General: Dana Nessel
• State Board of Education – Judy Pritchett and Tiffany Tilley
• MSU Board of Trustees – Brianna Scott and Kelly Tebay
• University of Mich. Board of Regents – Jordan Acker and Paul Brown
• Wayne State Univ. Board of Gov. – Bryan Barnhill and Dr. Anil Kumar
•  ISD Wide Bond Milleage for Schools--Yes
• Grand Haven School Board—Chris Streng and Christine Baker
• Thursdsay October 18, 7-9pm @ Community Center: Informational session about upcoming proposals on the ballot

• Thank you notes are going to our donors from our New Teacher Orientation. We would like to thank the following local businesses:

*Stanz Restaurant *Lucy’s Deli

*Southtown Car Wash *Borr’s Bootery

*Grand Armory Brewing *Michigan Rag Company

*Aldea Coffee *Blueberry Haven

*Fortino’s *Odd Side Ales

*Copper Post *GH Vinegar and Oil

*Tip-A-Few Tavern *Porto Bello

• Upcoming GHEA Events: We are looking to our GHEA members for ideas on GHEA events (i.e. trivia night, canvas painting night, etc. If you have any ideas, please send them to Lyndsey (yonkerl@ghaps.org) of Ashley (vandorta@ghaps.org)