Fall 22, Maine Educator Online, News
What? Summer’s Over? As many of you know, I have spent a lot of my personal time on a sailboat enjoying the Maine coastline. The views have been spectacular, and I have learned a lot about Maine and the complexity or simplicity of life. It struck me recently that...
News, Professional Development
There is still time to register! REGISTER HERE NEW Changes to Maine’s Certification RulesOctober 26, 2022 4-5 pm Maine’s certification rules changed this summer, and the Maine Education Association is here to help you understand what’s...
Fall 22, Member's Only, News
Four years ago, I wrote my first “President’s Letter” for the Maine Educator. Back then, there was no way to have predicted what was to come. While I was certainly excited about the position I had recently been elected to, I admit that mostly I missed the excitement...
Member's Only, News, President's Message
The weather may be cooling down, but candidates’ races are heating up! I sometimes get questions from members asking why MEA endorses candidates. I know our members are really busy with all you do each day for our students, but just about everything that you are doing...
News, Professional Development
REGISTER HERE – for the Kickoff Event Improve your teaching. Support your students. Earn more money. National Board Certification is the most respected professional credential available in education. Any educator with a bachelor’s degree, active teaching...
News, President's Message
Here we go! I hope this finds everyone having had a wonderful summer break, a relaxing (though rainy) Labor Day, and a smooth start to the New Year! (Yes, educators have two “new years”!)It has been so refreshing and re-energizing to be at meetings with members this...
News, Professional Development
EPISODE SUMMARYCollective bargaining and member advocacy empower us to fight for enhancements to student learning and educator working conditions–which in turn benefits our schools and communities as a whole. To help demystify the concept of collective bargaining,...
NEA Member Benefits, News
Prize: $1,000 cash! (4 winners)Could you use some breathing room in your budget? In addition to the NEA Student Loan Programs, NEA Member Benefits is now offering NEA members a chance to win $1,000 cash! Enter Here *This giveaway is open to NEA members only. Please...
NEA Member Benefits, News
Looking for Disney discounts or a steal on a new laptop? We answer the most frequently asked questions about where to find our most popular teacher discounts and membership benefits. By NEA Member Benefits – see the article on neamb.com. You’re sitting at your...