Building Positive Learning Environments
Challenging student behaviors can disrupt classrooms and hinder learning. By implementing effective strategies, educators are able to create a more positive and supportive environment for all students. Last year, an MEA survey revealed challenging student behaviors as...
Supporting Multilingual Learners in the Classroom
In the United States, nearly five million, or one in ten students, speak a language other than English at home.[1] These multilingual learners come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, with Spanish identified as the most common language, spoken by 76 percent of...
Your Vote Matters 2024
MEA’s 2024 Election Endorsements Public education shouldn’t be at the mercy of politics. But the reality is, elected officials are constantly weighing policies that affect our students, schools, and professions every day. That’s why electing pro-education...
Activating Young Citizens
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, citizens across the United States will cast their votes for President and U.S. Congress. Additionally, here in Maine, we will be voting for all 186 seats in the Maine Legislature. Elections offer a prime opportunity for civics education,...
Editor’s Note – Fall 2024: Celebrates What Keeps Us Connected
One thing that stands out to me as I travel across the state and witness the exceptional work of Maine educators is how connected we are. This sense of connection was particularly evident when I visited Nes Griffin’s classroom at Conners Elementary in Lewiston to film...
Breaking Down Barriers: Rodney Robinson on Equity and Inclusion
Rodney Robinson, the 2019 National Teacher of the Year, delivered a powerful keynote address at the Maine Education Association Summer Conference, focused on the importance of addressing implicit biases and systemic racism to create a more equitable education system....
Meet MEA President Jesse Hargrove
MEA President Jesse Hargrove begins his first term. Jesse Hargrove, former Vice President of the Maine Education Association (MEA), officially began his role as MEA President on July 15th. President Hargrove brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and a deep...
Cook’s Corner – PBIS World: A Treasure Trove of Free Resources for Educators
If you’ve completed MEA’s Learning Hub course, Understanding Challenging Behavior: Root Cause Analysis for Education Support Professionals, you may already be familiar with PBIS World. If not, you’re in for a treat that will undoubtedly help address...
Fall 2024: From MEA’s Executive Director – Rachelle Bristol
Wait, what? Where did the time go? At this time every year, I am amazed at how quickly time flies (where did the summer and sun go) and how much has happened over the last year. It feels like just yesterday when I was a student eager for new school clothes and school...
