Special Edition Hargrove Herald!
MEA Members! Last weekend, Maine Education Association members and elected delegates from across the state gathered in Portland for the 98th MEA Representative Assembly. In this special episode of the Hargrove...
Maine Education Association Honors Award Winners at Annual Dinner
During the annual awards banquet, MEA leaders presented MEA’s Annual Awards, recognizing MEA members and community members who have been exemplary in MEA’s advocacy for Maine students, educators, and public education. MEA Vice President Beth French and Mike...
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! May Updates Inside
Happy May—and Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! I kicked off the month alongside educators and union leaders in Portland for May Day celebrations. Thank you to all of the members and locals who organized and participated in May Day events...
Maine Education Association, State’s Largest Union, Ranks Three Candidates for Governor
AUGUSTA, MAINE— After a thorough screening and endorsement process led by Maine Education Association (MEA) members from every corner of the state, MEA members have chosen to endorse three candidates in the...
April at MEA: From Early Enrollment to the Governor’s Race
Happy April! As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers—but here at MEA, we know that April organizing brings long‑term success! MEA locals across the state kicked off their Early Enrollment campaigns on April 1, creating a powerful...
MEA Hosts Coffee with Candidates Gubernatorial Forum
This spring, the Maine Education Association is hosting its first ever primary endorsement process for the next governor of Maine. As part of that process, candidates were invited to participate in MEA’s gubernatorial forum, Coffee with the Candidates. MEA invited all...
Maine Education Association Launches Annual Read Across Maine Program
Maine Education Association kicked off the annual Read Across Maine initiative in March with special school visits at Guy Rowe Elementary School in Norway and Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris. To launch a month-long celebration of reading, MEA...
Navigating the School Budget Process
MEA developed this guide to help your local engage effectively in the budget process and strengthen its ability to support the passage of budgets that reflect community values. Navigating the school budget validation process can feel overwhelming because every...
MEA Members Show Up in Augusta to Advocate for Public Eduation
MEA members are showing up in the halls of the State House for MEA’s weekly Lobby Days and testifying in front of the legislature to advocate for their students, schools, and profession. We will be working until the last bell to make sure we get our key priorities...
