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...
Save the Date: MEA Summer Camp – Enhance Your Professional Skills!
When? Monday, July 28th-Tuesday, July 29th Where? University of Southern Maine, Portland What? MEA is excited to share our FREE Summer Camp Save the Date. We invite our members in all roles to join us for a dynamic and enriching two...
Under the Dome: Fund Maine’s Future 5/2/25
Dear MEA Members – The Legislature is scheduled to meet for the next 6 weeks, and we can expect a mad rush of activity in the State House as they attempt to finish their work. Most of the work of the various Legislative Committees is expected to be complete by next...
Episode 16: The Hargrove Herald 4/20/25
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE HARGROVE HERALD! In this Episode: Did you know? We now have over 700 members on MEA’s Learning Hub! Hear from MEA’s Director of Professional Development and Early Educator Engagement, Mallory Cook, about MEA’s...
Under the Dome: Paid Family Leave, MEA Day in the State House 4/17/25
Dear MEA Members – While Prek-12 public schools will be out for Spring Break next week, the work of the Legislature continues. The Education Committee, the Labor Committee, and the Appropriations Committee are all expected to meet over the Spring Break and MEA staff...
Under the Dome: MEA Day in the State House, Key Bills up for Public Hearing 4/11/25
Friends – The remaining bills are coming fast and furious. Legislative leaders have relaxed notice requirements for public hearings, so bills are getting scheduled for public hearing very quickly. There are a number of key bills coming up this week that I wanted you...
Maine Educator Spring Issue 2025 Salary Guide
The Maine Education Association works to help its members advocate on issues related to the profession and your lives. The Association has compiled this online salary database to give you a better understanding of how teachers and support staff are paid in different...
Under the Dome: Have You Testified Yet? 4/4/25
Dear MEA Members – Dozens of MEA members have shown up to the State House so far this session to testify for bill that address our workforce shortages through increased teacher pay, paid student teaching opportunities and strengthening the mentoring programs in our...
