Fall 21, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Your Union
1 – You will now receive your step raises even if your contract expires and your local is currently negotiating a new contract but has not yet settled. MEA pushed to create this new law that will give members their due raises despite difficult contract...
Fall 21, Features, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News
MEA stands up for members, ensuring that our voice, values, and priorities are heard & respected both in the workplace & at the statehouse. MEA is continually working for better pay and benefits for members and advocating for policies and investments that...
Fall 21, Features, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News
Challenging Bias and Harassment in Our Schools Having conversations about identity—including potentially uncomfortable topics like race, religion, and sexual orientation—may not be something you feel like you know how to do, but starting the conversation is important...
Fall 21, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Perspectives
The following is the opinion of Rob Taylor, a teacher at Spruce Mountain High School and union leader with the RSU 73 Education Association. I have real concerns about the year, regardless of how we return to school. Let’s take the best scenario – kids are...
Fall 21, Features, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News
Q & A with the Maine County Teachers of the Year From handwashing tips to better grading practices, to ways to support students who weren’t present, the County Teachers of the Year shared their best ideas with Maine Educator to help make...
News, Professional Development
National Board Teacher Certification Workshop Virtual Kickoff – October 23, 2021 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Register Here MEA is offering FREE National Board Certification candidate support workshops for members. These workshops are designed by the...
News, Professional Development
Building Strong LocalsOctober 23 and 30, 2021 Register today to join us for a two-session event that will help local associations build power so they can better advocate for their members.Some of the topics: Using your strength in numbers to gain powerBuilding strong...
