Learning and Leading
MEA holds first in-person conference since the beginning of the pandemic More than 250 MEA members came together to learn from each other and a host of experienced presenters during MEA’s Summer Conference. The event mixed professional development with networking and...
Better Bargaining-Contract Must-Haves
While every contract and negotiation session is different, here are three basic elements that should be included in every contract to make sure all members are treated fairly. MEA believes the following items must be included and/or never removed as language in ALL...
Big News on Student Loans
Temporary waiver can help educators with public service loans — but the deadline looms In October 2021, the Biden Administration issued a “Limited Waiver” of some of the strict requirements of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Qualifying payments now...
Serving and Surviving-What’s Needed in November
By Emily Albee Emily Albee2023 Maine Teacher of the Year Finalist2022 Penobscot County TOYProud EA22 and MEA Member13th Year Teacher Serving and surviving as a public school teacher in Maine for 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic created innumerable challenges to...
Student De-Escalation Strategies
With each new school year, a new set of students brings new personalities and potentially new challenges. The pandemic brought additional challenges for all school staff as they dealt with difficult student behaviors. Below are several suggestions from the Crisis...
Violence in Schools and What MEA is Doing to Protect Educators
The pandemic not only impacted how educators teach students, but also greatly impacted the way children and parents behave in our schools-and in some cases-not for the better. Our educators have seen these impacts in the form of verbal and physical violence. Your...
THE UNION ADVANTAGE-HOW TO TALK TO PEOPLE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP AND JOINING
Asking someone to join the union seems like a difficult task, but when you know what to say, the “ask” isn’t difficult at all. Research shows people WILL join, if they’re asked. Below are some easy answers to the common questions potential members ask. MEA encourages...
Grants & Opportunities
Human, Civil Rights and Social Justice Grant This grant is available for members who are interested in: helping students understand Human, Civil Rights and Social Justice issueshelping teachers understand and support the issues of Human, Civil Rights and Social...
9 Ways to Start the Year Fresh
Resolve that this is a brand-new school year. While some COVID-19 protocols may remain, you have the chance to start over, and it’s up to you to help make the most of it. Leave the last year and a half behind and focus on the future. Make the best of what lies ahead....
