Maine University Professors Honored
University of Southern Maine and UMaine Professors each receive separate distinctions for their work Susan Feiner, a now retired University of Southern Maine Professor, has been honored with the prestigious 2018-19 Maryann Hartman Award....
Having a voice in teacher prep time-and more
Do you want to bargain over educational policy? For years, the MEA has fought to give teachers more voice in educational policy matters. On Wednesday during February Break, 40 MEA members showed up to testify in support of LD 240 — a bill to allow teachers to...
Why Maine Should Not Prohibit Engaging in Political, Ideological or Religious Advocacy in the Classroom
The following is testimony prepared by MEA President Grace Leavitt: Senator Millett, Representative Kornfield, and esteemed members of the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, My name is Grace Leavitt. I am a high school Spanish teacher, National Board...
Teacher Evaluation Proposed Changes-Test Scores Could be Eliminated
The Maine Education Association has worked hard in Augusta to try and create a fair evaluation system for teachers in Maine. Finally, the hard work is beginning to pay off. MEA is happy to report a bill the Association advocated for passed the first hurdle with a 9-4...
Bullying Prevention: Online Professional Development
From the Maine Department of Education Through a collaborative effort with Safe Schools, an industry leader in K-12 school safety, the Maine DOE is providing all schools free, equitable access to professional development that addresses Maine’s anti-bullying law....
California Casualty has Funds for Public School Music and Art Progams
There is new help for school music, art and performance programs. California Casualty has introduced the Music and Arts Grants to help pay for art materials, music and other necessities. Educators at public K-12 schools can apply for $250 at...
Maine Educator Receives National Award for Teaching Excellence
MEA member Dan Ryder (center) wins national award presented at NEA Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Gala in Washington, D.C. Five educators, including Dan Ryder, a teacher at Mt. Blue High School, received one of public education’s highest honors, the NEA Foundation’s...
Paid Sick Days Help Children
MEA has heard from many educators about how the lack of paid sick days for adults impacts the students you serve. That is why the MEA supports LD 369. This bill, if passed, would provide paid sick leave to all employees in Maine who work in companies with more than...
Health Care Costs for Retired Educators
The Education Committee is debating a bill that would increase the amount of money the State pays toward health care for qualified retired teachers and Ed Tech IIIs. The bill, LD 178, would increase the State’s share of this cost by 5% each year until the total...
