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University of Detroit Mercy threatens to terminate faculty union’s contract 26 Aug 2013 | 06:47 pm
Despite ongoing negotiations between administrators and faculty, the University of Detroit Mercy has notified the faculty union that it could unilaterally terminate its contract on Sept. 24 — a heavy-...
New report: Slashing education funds for corporate tax breaks hurts states, citizens in long run 24 Aug 2013 | 12:45 am
A new report shows that many states — including Michigan — are implementing short-sighted programs that divert scarce resources to economic programs that may or may not work, at the expense of critica...
Fair and reliable teacher evaluations: Can it happen in Michigan? 24 Aug 2013 | 12:38 am
MEA supports the majority of the Michigan Council for Educator Effectiveness’ recommendations for creating what it calls a “fair, transparent and feasible” system for evaluating teachers and school ad...
ESP Caucus Executive Board 23 Aug 2013 | 08:05 pm
Connie Boylan President (2015-Region 15) Andrew Campbell Vice President (2015-Region 7) Pamela Faunce Secretary (2015-Region 3) Roy Freeman Director-at-Large (2015-Region 5) Sharon Mason Dire...
State releases new ‘accountability scorecard,’ which replaces AYP system 21 Aug 2013 | 01:06 am
The Michigan Department of Education released its new 2013 accountability scorecard today, along with its so-called “top-to-bottom” list of schools and corresponding list of “reward,” “priority” and “...
Virtual town hall on panel's educator effectiveness recommendations to be held Aug. 21 20 Aug 2013 | 12:38 am
The Michigan Council for Educator Effectiveness' recommendations for creating a statewide educator evaluation system will be the topic of a virtual town hall on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from noon-1 p.m. ....
State Board of Education could push forward with Common Core despite legislative ban on funding 19 Aug 2013 | 11:24 pm
The president of the State Board of Education said Wednesday that the board has the authority to implement the Common Core State Standards, but acknowledged that funding the implementation process wou...
State Board of Education could push forward with Common Core despite legislative ban on funding 16 Aug 2013 | 10:28 pm
The president of the State Board of Education said Wednesday that the board has the authority to implement the Common Core State Standards, but acknowledged that funding the implementation process wou...
Supreme Court yet to rule on legality of ‘retirement tax’ for school employees 13 Aug 2013 | 11:20 pm
It’s not yet known when — or if — MEA members will receive refunds of a “retirement tax” imposed upon them by the state Legislature. Teachers and education support professionals across Michigan are w...
Volunteerism from members helps preserve, strengthen public education, Cook says 5 Aug 2013 | 11:11 pm
MEA President Steve Cook urged MEA members to join in their association’s efforts to preserve and strengthen public education in Michigan, and to help ensure that every Michigan child has access to a ...
