Talking to Kids About the Attack on the Capitol
Explaining the violent attempt to stop Congress from certifying that President-elect Joe Biden won the election. By: Cindy Long Published: 01/06/2021 KEY TAKEAWAYS Wednesday’s violence at the U.S. Capitol is an attack on our country and on our democratic...
How Much Do I Take Home?
MEA recently published a comparative analysis of net compensation to highlight take-home pay, after the chosen health care deduction. In that analysis, there was a miscalculation. The table below depicts the corrected figures. [table “68” not found /]
Save the Dates: NEA Teacher Quality Distance Learning Webinars
Join NEA Teacher Quality in a series of webinars designed to help you master the ins and outs of distance learning.Register at nea.org/webinars for one or all of them. Distance Learning Protips January 11, 2021 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Join us as we explore our...
Cleaning and Disinfecting in the COVID-19 Era
As schools and campuses continue to return to in-person instruction during the pandemic, questions about the health hazards of cleaning and disinfecting products and protocols continue to arise. Our Cleaning and Disinfecting in the COVID-19 Era fact sheet provides...
Teacher Evaluations and Remote Learning
The MEA has heard concerns from teachers in some districts that they will be subject to summative evaluations based on their performance while teaching remotely or in hybrid models. MEA believes this would be an inappropriate and ineffective application of the local...
Color-Coded County Risk Levels
Current Color-Code for Each County The Maine Department of Education instituted a color-code system for the operation of public schools in July. The three-tiered health advisory system is updated at 12:00 pm Friday, on an every two weeks cycle. These recommendations...
FAQs for Out of State Travel
Source and FMI: https://www.maine.gov/covid19/restartingmaine/keepmainehealthy/faqs The State of Maine, its communities, and its diverse tourism and hospitality industries know that visitors want to travel to locations that are safe and healthy, and they want to enjoy...
DOE Standard Operating Procedure for Positive Cases in School
From the Maine DOE: Responding to a positive case of COVID-19 Work with school administrators, nurses, and other healthcare providers to identify an isolation room or area to separate anyone who exhibits COVID-19 like symptoms. School nurses and other healthcare...
Joint Statement of Commitment and Support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Maine Schools
The Department of Education, Maine School Boards Association, Maine School Superintendents Association, Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities, Maine Education Association, Maine Principals Association, and Maine Curriculum Leaders...
