MEA Scorecard 130th Session Final Grades
The Maine Education Association advocates for policies and investments that ensure that our voice, values and priorities are heard and respected both in the workplace and at the statehouse. MEA created a searchable database to make it easier for you to find your...
School ME Podcast: Living Your Authentic Self as an LGBTQ+ Educator
Episode Summary Jaim Foster, a 20-year early childhood educator, shares his experiences—from Nebraska to Virginia—as a gay teacher and LGBTQ+ advocate, and offers advice for early career LGBTQ+ educators. Episode Notes Check out our LGBTQ+ resources for education,...
School ME Podcast: Fighting Period Poverty in Schools
EPISODE SUMMARY Nearly 1 in 4 students struggle to access menstrual products, which can lead to students losing focus in class, being bullied, or even skipping school to avoid embarrassment. Sarah “Mili” Milianta-Laffin, a STEM teacher in Hawai’i, was...
March For Our Lives – June 11
March for Our Lives is planning events across the country on June 11th to call for changes. There are marches planned in D.C. and around Maine. Let’s do what we can to speak up and be sure that this time, things DO change. March For Our Lives – June 11 Find a...
LGBTQ+ Pride Month Events
June is PRIDE month. Many MEA members plan to participate in events across Maine this month as a way to show support for all students and educators. MEA has signed up to participate in the Portland Pride parade—please let us know if you will be joining us there by...
President’s Message – June 2022
A week after Uvalde, I’m sure many of us, myself included, are still struggling—and likely we will continue to struggle with our emotions, whether sadness or anger or both, until there are finally changes made that could help to prevent events like Uvalde and Buffalo...
MEA President Grace Leavitt Statement on the Texas Elementary School Shooting.
As we hear of yet the latest horrific tragedy, we are all struggling to find words to express our emotions. Our hearts are heavy and our anger that this has happened, and keeps happening, is palpable. MEA calls on our lawmakers to take actions that might prevent such...
94th Annual MEA Representative Assembly
Members share their thoughts from this weekend’s Representative Assembly, on why it is important to participate in the RA....
Upcoming NEA Webinars
The NEA ESP Quality Department offers a wide variety of professional development webinars to support the professional growth of school support staff. Register today for an upcoming webinar relevant to ESP careers. Upcoming Webinars Team Building for All Educators...
