RECOGNIZING GREAT EDUCATORS: Department of Education Talent Pool!
From the Maine Department of Education: The Maine Department of Education believes that a great way to ensure a robust educator workforce is to develop and engage a network of outstanding educators as exemplars and leaders for our state. By promoting the...
MEA President’s Message – July 2019
Happy summer! For those of you on summer break, I hope you have had the chance to unwind and enjoy the first few weeks of our Maine summer. For those of you who are working either in a school or other setting, I hope the change at least provides a refreshing break...
Free Instruments for Schools From Maine Public
For the past five years, each June Maine Public has run a successful instrument donation campaign as part of its Music That Moves ME initiative. Maine Public’s viewers, listeners, and members have been very generous in donating no longer needed instruments to...
Shana Goodall Named 2019 Maine History Teacher of the Year
From the Maine DOE: Shana Goodall, a teacher at Orono High School, has been named the 2019 Maine History Teacher of the Year, an award presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to K-12...
Win $5,000 Cash from NEA Member Benefits!
NEA Member Benefits is offering NEA members a chance to win $5,000 cash! It’s our way of rewarding you for your dedication and helping you further your own educational pursuits. Now through August 31, 2019, enter each month at www.neamb.com. If you’re the lucky $5,000...
Educating Mindfully New England
Please join other educators at the next chapter meeting of Educating Mindfully New England When? Tuesday, July 30, 2019, 10:00-3:30* Where? ChildLight Yoga Studio & Training Center 53 Washington St, Suite LL 100, Dover, NH 03820 Who should attend?Educators,...
Managing Your Student Loans
For many educators, student debt drives much of their decision making—from when to get married or if they should buy a home, to even whether they remain in the profession. If you’re reading this, you’re probably in the same boat. However, did you know that as a public...
URGENT: Certification Renewals Due
From the Maine Department of Education: At this time 57% of those with certifications that were set to expire on July 1 have submitted their renewal application and materials. To avoid complications and delays, SAU leaders are encouraged to check the certification...
Forum for Education and Justice Systems
REGISTER HERE FOR THE 2019 MAINE FORUM FOR EDUCATION & JUSTICE SYSTEMS PARTNERSHIP TUESDAY, JULY 30 8AM – 4PM CONY HIGH SCHOOL 60 PIERCE DRIVE AUGUSTA, ME 04330 The goal of this convening is to build capacity, communication, and collaboration among youth-serving...
