Bay City Education Association

The call for action came on Groundhog Day – a human-size groundhog emphasized the need to end our recurring budget nightmare as it unveiled a new video to raise awareness about Michigan’s structural deficit and broken tax structure.

Tell Governor and Legislature to implement real reforms, not more gimmicks

Despite constant polling results that say the public wants a balanced solution to the state budget crisis, Gov. Jennifer Granholm is joining the chorus of short-sighted politicians in Lansing calling for more cuts targeted at public employees and their families.

Coalition proposes real solutions to state budget crisis

MEA is one of more than 30 groups that are joining to advocate for real solutions to Michigan's budget crisis. Rather than more of the Senate Republicans' cuts-only mentality, "A Better Michigan Future" is a campaign for a balanced approach to putting Michigan's fiscal house in order.

January 12, 2010

Fellow proud MEA members,

Due to many factors which I’ll lay out below, MEA’s final decision is that we cannot recommend to our local association presidents that they sign memorandums of understanding that commit their members to implementing the state’s incomplete and flawed Race to the Top plan.

December 7, 2009
Black and white versus shades of gray. Often things that seem very clear become cloudy when scrutinized carefully. That is especially true when it comes to so-called school reform – when examined through the lens of education research and practice, changes that seem simple become very complex.

Do you plan on retiring within the next 5 years?

Should you take advantage of the ERI being offered now?

This workshop is designed to help guide you through the decision-making process.

You will also hear from a Blue Cross/Blue Shield Representative about the insurance programs available when you retire.
Select from one of the two meeting dates offered.

January 27, 2010
4:30 – 7 p.m.
*Board Room at the Administration Building
(910 N. Walnut Street)
*This is a change in location

February 9, 2010
4:30 – 7 p.m.
Western Middle/High School Band Room

By Julie Mack | Kalamazoo Gazette
October 12, 2009, 11:00PM
Last week, I blogged about a Mackinac Center report that suggested Michigan schools could solve their budget problems by pulling Michigan teacher salaries in line with the national average. I questioned the numbers on that report, which launched an online debate about the trends in Michigan teacher pay. (Scroll down to see the original item.)

By Julie Mack | Kalamazoo Gazette
October 07, 2009, 9:14AM
Here's Detroit News columnist Nolan Finley's provocative take on Michigan teacher pay and benefits, which is headlined "Teacher perks bleed budget dry."

He references a report from the Mackinac Center, but here's a quibble with that report - from what I can tell, the numbers from the underlying source don't check out.

On Saturday, December 19, 2009, the Michigan Legislature finalized passage of a series of bills that were promoted as necessary in order to enhance the likelihood of Michigan receiving federal Race to the Top (RTTT) funds. This summary discusses the major changes in Michigan education law on a bill-by-bill basis.
HB 4787