Under the Dome: They Are Listening!
Dear MEA Members – This has been a great week for the MEA and for public education in the Legislature. Here is why . . . Fund Maine’s Future: On Wednesday and Thursday, we had MEA members from the UMaine System (UMS) were in the State House advocating for at...
Maine Pride Events 2025
Saco Pride In the Park: Date: May 31st, 12:00 – 4:00 Location: Ogunquit, Maine – Veteran’s Park Events: Color Run, Makers Market, Food Trucks, Dancing, Karaoke https://sacomainstreet.org/event/pride-in-the-park Central Maine Pride...
Under the Dome: Floor Votes in Washington and Augusta (5/23/25)
Dear MEA Members – Lots of updates from both Augusta and Washington this week. Here is the latest: Update from Augusta: With the Committee work wrapping up, our attention now turns to the floor of the House and Senate for votes on legislation. This week...
MEA Delegates Convene for 97th Representative Assembly
Maine Education Association members gathered in Portland this weekend for the 97th Annual MEA Representative Assembly. As MEA’s largest governing body, delegates gather from every county in Maine, representing MEA locals from across the state. As MEA’s largest...
MEA Awards Night 2025
Lauren Remington Award for Teaching Excellence: RECIPIENT: Lauren Remington St. Croix Regional Technical Center, Calais EA When Lauren Remington stepped into her role as the Early Childhood instructor at Croix Regional Technical Center, the...
NEW COURSE: Mental Health: Burnout Prevention for Educators
MEMBERS SIGN UP FOR FREE: https://maineea.learnupon.com/ Mental Health: Burnout Prevention for Educators. Upon completion, learners can earn 6 hours toward state recertification In this course, you will explore educator burnout, practical strategies to...
Under the Dome: Teacher Salary Increase, School Budget News (5/16/25)
Dear MEA Members – The Committees in the Legislature are starting to wrap up their work. As I type, the Committees are conducting what is expected to be their final public hearings and work sessions. MEA staff will be there to the final bell to make sure we are...
School Boards, Budgets, and updates from Augusta
Dear MEA Members – Did you know there are over 1,000 local races on the ballot this year in Maine? School board, town councilors and many other local positions will be on the ballot. If your local association wants to have voice in these elections,...
Protect Paid Family Leave for School Employees
Protect Paid Family Medical Leave for School Employees! TAKE ACTION Two years ago, the Maine Legislature passed a law requiring employers to provide up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for workers, including school employees, to care for a newborn, adopted...
