News, President's Message
I hope this finds the New Year starting off well for you all! And ‘well’ is a key word these days as we continue to face the many challenges even as we leave 2021 behind. In keeping with that, you will see below several items about programs to help support your health...
Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Salary Info, Winter 21
Career Earnings BA 20-21 As part of MEA’s continued commitment to educate its members on issues that impact their work and life, MEA’s Director of Collective Bargaining and Research compiled the follow data regarding salaries, in particular, career earnings in Maine....
COVID-19, Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 21
School Nurse Struggle “We are frequently yelled at. Sworn at. Insulted.” The daily life of a school nurse during the pandemic. The requirements for public school nurses have expanded to levels likely no one could have ever imagined due to the pandemic....
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 21, Your Union
The Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance honors outstanding educators who carry out quality programs, serve as positive role models, and are leaders in their profession, school, and community. This year, an MEA member received every...
Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 21
By: Andrew Kozlowsky NEA MEMBER, ADVANCED Placement U.S. History and Modern World History Teacher So much of student’s lives are wrapped up in digital platforms, whether it’s for school or more often in their personal lives, children and teenagers are influenced by...
Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Professional Development, Winter 21
Navigating a difficult year where norms need reteaching The last time a 7th grader had a full, normal school year they were in 4th grade. Current 2nd graders have never had a “normal” school year. The return to full-time, in-person learning has been a struggle for...
Maine Educator Online, News, Professional Development, Winter 21
Try these creative ways to work social and emotional learning into your lessons. By: James Paterson, edited by Giovanna Bechard Continuing to focus on student mental health is necessary as we work through the third school year during a pandemic. Adjustments to...
