Michigan Education Association
Coverage of Michigan Education Association in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan is spending $150M on one-time ‘educator’ bonuses. Here’s how it works
Michigan is providing a $150 million bonus pool within its new education budget for temporary boosts to teacher pay. While the funds help with bonuses, school leaders are searching for permanent solutions because starting teacher wages rank low nationally. State legislators advocate for increased starting salaries to improve compensation and encourage people to enter the profession.
- Literacy reforms become campaign issue in Michigan governor’s race
A statewide policy group in Michigan is advocating for two additional literacy reforms, citing Mississippi's success in improving reading scores, while candidates in the gubernatorial race express mixed views. The state currently ranks 44th in fourth-grade reading, with existing budget funding for three reforms but opposition to the remaining proposals from the Michigan Education Association.