Under the Dome
Legislators in Maine will soon have a powerful choice to make – should teachers and other public school employees have the right to strike? Sign the petition now! Around the country, educators have been striking to raise awareness and find solutions to improve our...
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Despite the frigid temperature, my older daughter, my 8-month old granddaughter and I were at the Women’s March in Portland in January. The sight of so many was energizing—all ages, genders, races, gathering together to keep the momentum going to work for a just...
President's Message
March is coming in like the proverbial lion—yet another snow day! —but this weekend, we “spring forward” –the year “marches” on! See below for what has been happening, what is happening, and what will be happening! (Practicing my verb tenses here!) THIS PAST...
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MEA continues to hear from members who are not aware of the impact these federal laws have. If you are in the Maine retirement system, MePERS, and have also worked in a job where you have paid into Social Security, or your spouse has, you need to be aware of these...
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Many of our academic affiliates will be having spring workshops and conferences. Which organizations do you also belong to? FLAME? ATOMIM? MMEA? MAEA? Others? Do the other members of these organizations belong to the MEA, too? Help MEA strengthen our connections...
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It may be months away but you can help your Maine delegates by making a donation to the NEA Fund for Children and Education. Each delegate is asked to make a contribution of $200—but you can contribute on their behalf! Contact MEA President Grace Leavitt for a list...
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Register to attend MEA’s Quality Schools Summit spring conference, April 6th at University of Maine Farmington. For information and to register, go to: https://maineea.org/conferences_trainings/ Register to attend Manny Scott—The Power of One and How to...
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The Maine Education Association has what’s called an NEA Director. The NEA Director is the liaison to the National Education Association. This elected position is currently filled by Gorham teacher, Amanda Cooper. Amanda and MEA President Grace Leavitt head to...
Under the Dome
LD 240 – Bargaining on Prep Time, Workload, and Transfers MEA continues to push to help pass this important legislation, but the climb is uphill. Contact your legislators about LD 240: http://bit.ly/LD-240 Elected officials need to hear directly from YOU on this...
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On Monday, March 4, the Education Committte in Augusta will hear testimony on two proposals that will increase the minimum teacher salary in Maine. The minimum teacher salary is currently $30,000. One of the bills will increase the salary to $40,000 and the...
