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Lewiston Education Association receives award from Lewiston City Council The Lewiston City Council selected the Lewiston Education Association as its 2021 Spirit of America award winner! Lewiston Education Association members delivered half a million meals to students...Opening Bell
55% School Funding, FINALLY Governor Mills followed through on her promise to Maine’s educators and voters and proposed the State fund 55% of the cost of public schools. In total, the proposal from the Governor would increase State funding for public schools by $187...President’s Message – September 2021
A year ago we never envisioned that this September could possibly be more difficult than last year’s, but for many that I have heard from, it seems that it is. With recommendations from the state rather than last year’s...President’s Message – August 2021
President’s Message August 2021 I hope all have been enjoying a break and have been able to spend time with family and friends! This month’s message has a lot of information on professional development, updates on the...
MEA Takes Position on Back To School Safety
Letter from MEA President, Grace Leavitt to members-8/3/2021While there is still a good deal of summer left, many are asking what the next academic year will look like. As you are likely aware, the US CDC and the Maine CDC have recommended masks for all...Accomplishments from the 2021 Legislative Session
Register Now: VIRTUAL ECE EdPalooza Accomplishments from the 2021 Legislative Session “Singles”: LD 275: An Act To Amend the Retirement Laws Pertaining to Certain Educational Technicians, sponsored by Representative Scott...
Health Insurance Cost Update
Governor Mills signed into law a measure that will FINALLY increase the amount the State pays for the healthcare of qualified retired teachers and ed techs (IIs and IIIs). The new law will increase the amount the State pays for our retired teacher/ed tech health...
MEA supports a fair contract for the workers who keep Maine running, recently signing on to this letter:
Dear Governor Mills, We write to you because for far too long, executive branch employees in Maine have been woefully underpaid, earning on average 15 percent less than their peers throughout New England. We urge your administration to go back to the bargaining table...President’s Message – July 2021
I hope this finds all of you well and having enjoyed the Fourth of July weekend (despite the less than perfect weather)! I want to start this month’s message by highlighting the NEA RA! For four days last week, June 30th—July 3rd, 22 of your fellow MEA members...
