Recent Stories

What’s Bill of Rights Day? Ask a Meemic Educator! December 15, 2015 Americans are very fond of saying they know their “rights”!  But how many of us truly know why we have those “rights” or how these “rights” are the foundation of what all Americans hold dear?  Topic: Community, Education

5 Myths About Auto Theft December 9, 2015 According to the FBI’s National Crime Information Center, one vehicle is stolen about every 30 seconds in the U.S. We dispel some of the myths surrounding auto theft. ... Topic: Auto, Safety, Education

Winter Weather FAQ November 25, 2015 From the difference between advisories, watches and warnings, to the symptoms of hypothermia, to the perils of wind chill and ice storms, we try to answer your questions about winter weather. Topic: Safety, Education

Read. Read. READ! November 17, 2015 One of the most amazing and pleasurable things Michigan Teacher of the Year Rick Joseph gets to do as an educator is read aloud to students every day. Educators and parents know the central role that reading aloud plays in the literacy of both children and adults. Topic: Community, MTOY, Teaching

Halloween Safety Tips October 26, 2015 Harvest Day and Halloween celebrations are fun for children who enjoy wearing costumes and eating treats. The Centers for Disease Control encourages adults to plan parties with healthy snacks and to pass out healthy treats to kids on Halloween. Read on for more tips. ... Topic: Member News, Safety, Education, Member News Fall '22 Issue

The Idea Hive – Where Ideas Turn to Action October 20, 2015 Challenging, personal, transformative conversations happen on a daily basis in the Idea Hive, a classroom space shared by Jeff Croley and Jason LaFay at Dewitt High School. MTOY Rick Joseph pays a visit. ... Topic: MTOY, Teaching, Social Media

Meemic Hits the Airwaves on NCTV17 October 15, 2015 Dwain Ackerman of Ackerman Insurance Group in Warrenville, IL, and Meemic Foundation Executive Director Pam Harlin recently filmed an episode of Business Connection on Naperville Community Television, Channel 17. ... Topic: Community, Foundation

'Empathy in Action' works at home - and the classroom September 21, 2015 As an educator, Michigan Teacher of the Year Rick Joseph is constantly aware of the importance of cultivating communities of care. As he helps his son batter cancer, he sees people who could use some extra help – something consistent with the first component of his platform as MTOY – equity. ... Topic: Community, MTOY, Teaching

Start Winterizing Early September 1, 2015 While the weather is still nice, it’s time for homeowners to start securing their homes for protection against wind, snow, ice and other harsh elements. ... Topic: Home, Safety, Insurance, Education

School Bus Safety Reminders August 20, 2015 As a brand new school year begins, thousands of students will again be boarding the bus to head to school. The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminds parents, students and motorists all to be alert and to put safety first in school zones and near school bus stops. ... Topic: Safety, Community, Education