| Member Rights/Legal Assistance |
| No other teacher organization offers the
kind of "on-site" assistance provided by UniServ
directors. These men and women offer the unified services of a strong
local/state/national association directly to members where they live and
work. Members also have access to TEA's attorneys
who are astute in employment-related law
and school law. All these services are free to MEA members.
For more information call MEA at 901-454-0966.
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| Professional Development
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| MEA TEA, and NEA provide special
training and workshops in many areas of instruction and other areas of
concern to members. Association workshops consistently receive high
praise. In addition, they are free to members!
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| Publications/Networking
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| Every Association member will receive
national, state, and local award-winning publications with the latest
information about education developments, grants, and related issues.
Members have a direct contact with colleagues across the state and
throughout the nation. The TEA website provides members an open
gateway to people and resources that help make schools even better, www.teateachers.org
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Discounts
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Many members consistently save
more than their annual membership dues through Association discounts
on everything from tires, vacation packages, and homeowners insurance
to credit cards and loans.
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Representation |
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MEA is the exclusive representative for
certificated personnel and some ESP groups in Memphis City Schools. MEA is
the ONLY organization who can represent you in meetings at the Board of
Education. |
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Lobbying
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When you cannot be there in the
legislature, your Association will protect your interests. On
every level the Association is recognized as the single most effective
voice for public education.
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Monitoring
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MEA is your best source for
accurate and timely updates on new legislation, education policies,
and regulations passed by agencies affecting you and your
classrooms. Officers and staff closely monitor meetings and
hearings to keep you informed. The TEA Hotline is available to members
24 hours a day, 1-800-342-8262, or visit the web at
www.teateachers.orgwww.teateachers.org. |
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Public Relations
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The Association keeps also the public
informed through public service advertising and public relations
campaigns. These activities convey your views and serve to build
confidence in public schools.
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Scholarships
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MEA provides annual scholarships to MEA
members' children who want to become teachers. For more information
click here Scholarships. |
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Liability
Insurance
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If you are sued by a parent or student, as an
MEA member your liability insurance will provide you an attorney and $1
million in coverage for any judgment against you far beyond your membership
dues.
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Join TODAY!!! |
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The Memphis Education Association would like
to offer you the opportunity to join YOUR Professional Organization.
Team up with over 5,800 of your colleagues in the Memphis City Schools and
become a member today! You can retrieve a copy of our membership application
form from this website. Dues information is also available. If you have any
questions about the Memphis Education Association and the benefits available
with membership, please contact
Sadie
Kingery, MEA Membership Coordinator at 901-454-0966, ext. 20, or at smkmea@isdn.net.
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