Kids to Parks Day National School Contest

Kids to Parks Day National School Contest

The National Park Trust is again hosting the Kids to Parks Day National School Contest. The deadline for entries is February 14th.  The contest is open to all Title I schools to help educators engage students with their local parks and public lands or waterways....
Student Scholarships offered by MEA

Student Scholarships offered by MEA

Applications for Clyde Russell Scholarships offered by MEA for Maine students are due January 31st. The Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund was created by the Maine Education Association through a trust established by the late Audrey Lewis. There are two categories for the...
Sign Up For a Visit from MEA President

Sign Up For a Visit from MEA President

Now that her feet are on the ground, MEA President Grace Leavitt wants to begin to get them moving and out to your local associations over the coming months! Leavitt has met many members throughout the fall at various events, but wants to begin to meet many more and...
Getting to Work in Augusta

Getting to Work in Augusta

Want to keep up with proposed legislation and other happenings at the State House over the next session? Be sure to sign up now to be an Advocate for Children and Education and receive the “Under the Dome” updates! Contact our Government Relations Director John...
MEA Season of Giving

MEA Season of Giving

The Maine Education Association is giving back during our Season of Giving! MEA offices around the state will all participate in our new MEA Season of Giving where each office will do something to help others in the community. AND-we know you’re all doing the...
MEA President’s Message -November 2018

MEA President’s Message -November 2018

NOW THAT THE ELECTION IS OVER… It’s time to get to work now that the political ads have ended! Let’s make sure we do what’s needed to support our schools and students. Read More CELEBRATE AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK! All educators—bus drivers,...

OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS

MEA is always looking for new opportunities for its members. Check out what’s available, including free #RedforEd buttons and upcoming Pre-Retirement Seminars! “NO SMALL MATTER” AND MAINE AEYC The Maine Association for the Education of Young Children has arranged a...

‘TIS THE SEASON…OF GIVING!

We know educators are generous and caring people!  Many of our locals already have projects to help their communities:  backpacks for kids, food and clothing drives, etc.   Let’s share what we do! During the next several weeks MEA will start a new initiative called...

NEWS FROM THE DOE

From a new seal of biliteracy to attendance information, MEA has what you need to know. PROPOSED  CHANGES The Maine Department of Education is proposing changes to Chapters 101 (Maine Unified Special Education Regulations), 122 (Grant Application and Award Procedure),...