Elect Delegates for MEA’s Representative Assembly
Is your local association going to be represented at the MEA Representative Assembly, May 18-19 in South Portland? There is still time to elect delegates and have them attend! Important issues for the coming year are decided at the RA—be sure your local has a say in...2019 Count ME In Student Poster Contest now open!
Students are invited to submit posters to promote school attendance. Each year Count ME In sponsors a poster contest to engage elementary, middle and high school students in promoting school attendance! Submissions for the 5thannual contest are due July 18, 2019. The...NEA Leaders for Just Schools, August 2-6
Are you interested in working for equal and just schools for all students? The Maine Education Association can submit the names of up to five participants to be in the next cohort of Leaders for Just Schools. You must be able to attend the full training in San...
NEA Early Career Learning Labs—Applications due May 18th
What are the NEA Early Career Learning Labs (ECLL)? The ECLL are a blended learning environment meant to support early career educators (ECEs) around instructional and classroom problems of practice. During the 2018-2019 school year, 40 affiliates participated...
NEA Blended Learning Program—Applications due May 10th
What is the NEA Blended Learning Program? The National Education Association (NEA) Center for Great Public Schools announces the availability of Teacher Quality grant funds (up to $3000 each) for Local Affiliates to initiate and enhance capacity to provide effective...National Education Association Survey on Race & Identity
NEA President Lily Eskelsen-Garcia informed state affiliates that members nationwide will receive an email survey. The MEA wanted to inform you the survey is legitimate and asks that you participate. The email will look like this: FROM: Education Insights SUBJECT:...
How Will You Motivate and Engage Your Students?
As you prepare to reach your full potential, NEA put together a panel of your colleagues to offer advice for how to handle the day-to-day challenges you’ll face. How do you motivate students? Deborah Lazarus: My students motivate me as much as I motivate them! I...
Spring Optimism
Spring has always been my favorite season, and even more so since moving to Maine years ago. I love the month of April especially for many reasons: more hours of daylight, melting snow, a warmer sun—all contribute to a surge of energy and renewed optimism. I found...
Increasing Educator Voice
