Under the Dome: Progress on Priorities
Dear MEA Members:It has been a few weeks since the last Under the Dome update, but I wanted to provide some updates on key bills and priorities for MEA.Here’s the update . . . COVID Leave Bill Making Progress LD 1874 is an important bill. This bill will clarify LD 993...
Statement from MEA Benefits Trust on Anthem and MaineHealth on 4/6/22
The statement below is from MEA Benefits Trust Executive Director, Jennifer Kent, issued yesterday. “The MEA Benefits Trust received notice late in the morning on 4/6/22 from Maine Medical Center, moments before it was released to the press, that it has provided...
School ME Podcast: How to Become a Teacher – Pt. 2 – Student Teaching
School ME Podcast: How to Become a Teacher – Pt. 2 – Student Teaching EPISODE SUMMARY Your time as a student teacher is your best and last chance to get real classroom experience before you take control of your very own classroom, so it’s one of the most...
Under the Dome: Latest Developments in the State House
Dear MEA Members:Thanks for reading the Under the Dome updates. I aim to send these updates every Friday to provide members with the latest developments with bills in the Legislature. I hope you find them helpful. This year is the “short session” of the two-year...
Masking Guidance Update
Urgent: Masking Guidance Update Earlier today MEA met with select superintendents, the Maine Department of Education and Dr. Shah to discuss the issue of masking in our schools. During this meeting, as MEA President, I wanted to ensure our member voices were heard on...
President’s Message – March 2022
Here we are in March already—not sure how that happened—and I imagine at least some of you have your sights on June, even after the recent school break, right? Hopefully those of you who had a break were able to find time to recharge. We know the...
Public Testimony Needed
Public Testimony Needed on Pension COLA in State Budget Dear MEA-Retired Member, I wanted to make sure you saw my email last week. We could use your help testifying on the COLA in the Governor’s proposed budget this Thursday, March 3 starting at 1pm. Governor...
MEA announces NEW Reading Program
MEA Announces NEW Reading Program Prizes include $500 to use for classroom books!The Maine Education Association is excited to announce its new Read Across Maine reading contest which encourages all first, second and third graders to be #SpottedReading while...
Under the Dome: Big Week Ahead
Dear MEA Members:This week is an important one in the Legislature. The Governor’s supplemental budget will be up for a public hearing in the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee and there are many pieces of the proposal that impact public education. Education...
