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Teachers and support staff around Maine push for a greater voice in their work and the right to strike, if and when they need better teaching and learning conditions.

NEA Social Justice Award: Nominate a colleague

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NEA Social Justice Award: Nominate a colleague

Do you know an educator who demonstrates the ability to lead, organize and engage fellow educators, students, parents, families, and the community to advocate on social and racial justice issues?

New Law Removes Standardized Test Score Requirement From Teacher Evaluation Process

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New Law Removes Standardized Test Score Requirement From Teacher Evaluation Process

Change in law will allow districts to choose to focus on the practice of teaching in evaluation

Balance in our lives and workplace: Why we need to support LD 240

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Balance in our lives and workplace: Why we need to support LD 240

We only seek a better balance of power in order to work together to find equitable, realistic solutions to the problems we face. We are looking to improve the conditions in which we work so that we can do the very best possible job of educating Maine’s students.

AMPLIFYING OUR VOICE: Leading Boldly for Our Students, Our Professions, and Our Union.

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AMPLIFYING OUR VOICE: Leading Boldly for Our Students, Our Professions, and Our Union.

MEA members are leading the profession in both big and small ways. They're speaking up for policies that work best for our students at the state and national level, they're working to transform their locals, and so much more.

Student Loan Forgiveness-Do You Qualify?

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Student Loan Forgiveness-Do You Qualify?

Members now have access to a free online student loan evaluation tool to determine their eligibility for federal repayment and forgiveness programs.

The Latest From Augusta

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The Latest From Augusta

Updates on giving teachers a voice on planning and prep time, salary increases, and right to strike

Increase in Teacher Pay Gets Committee Approval

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Increase in Teacher Pay Gets Committee Approval

Bill to increase starting teacher salary to $40,000 clears hurdle, MEA continues to push for passage but needs educators to speak up. Read more now.

Government Pension Offset/Windfall Elimination Provision

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Government Pension Offset/Windfall Elimination Provision

MEA continues to hear from members who are not aware of the impact these federal laws have. If you are in the Maine retirement system, MePERS, and have also worked in a job where you have paid into Social Security, or your spouse has, you need to be aware of these laws so that you...

Spring Workshops Available

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Spring Workshops Available

Many of our academic affiliates will be having spring workshops and conferences.

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What Our Members Say

Being an educator isn’t a job, it’s a calling. It’s also personally rewarding and professionally demanding. That’s why the MEA strives to provide you with the support you need to be great at what you do.

Mary Beth Nolt

Once you belong to the Association you won’t ever be alone at work again. As an ESP, your work makes teaching and learning possible. That’s why the Association strives to provide you with the support you need to be great at what you do.

Gerry French

Being an MEA member provides me with ongoing professional development that I can’t get anywhere else. I appreciate having a support system.

Michelle Hathaway

I think it is really important for people to take ownership of their profession like it is a profession and not just a job-because it is a profession. Teachers know teaching best.

Doug Hodum

I don’t think people realize how committed the MEA is to growing the profession of teaching. When you see all of the people committed to the improvement of this professional organization, it makes you proud to be a member.

Sarah Rubin

I want to be a voice for kids who are under-served. We can’t standardize everything, and lawmakers need to understand that. That’s why I am an MEA Advocate for Children and Education. MEA is my megaphone so I can be the voice for my students.

Jane Sidenberg

Sometimes kids just need someone to be there for them, as an educator I’m happy to do that for them-and I’m glad MEA supports me in my work.

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Educators Speak Up for the Schools Their Students Deserve

NEA Social Justice Award: Nominate a colleague

New Law Removes Standardized Test Score Requirement From Teacher Evaluation Process

Balance in our lives and workplace: Why we need to support LD 240

AMPLIFYING OUR VOICE: Leading Boldly for Our Students, Our Professions, and Our Union.

Student Loan Forgiveness-Do You Qualify?

The Latest From Augusta

Increase in Teacher Pay Gets Committee Approval

Government Pension Offset/Windfall Elimination Provision

Spring Workshops Available

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Mary Beth Nolt

Gerry French

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Doug Hodum

Sarah Rubin

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