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What is leadership like in your school? Are you a leader? At the September MEA Board meeting, the Board voted to partner with Teach to Lead Maine, a group that has been working on promoting teacher leadership. We would like to learn more about what leadership is...
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Along with the help and guidance you give them, encourage them to join Student MEA! There are many benefits for them now as well as later. The small enrollment fee ($28) gives them access to many benefits of active members, including attendance at MEA conferences,...
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Many parents are telling their children not to become teachers (see the recent PDK poll); at the same time, we are already feeling shortages of educators in many areas, shortages that will soon get even worse. Want to encourage high school students to join our ranks?...
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All educators—bus drivers, secretaries, ed techs, food service workers, custodians, maintenance crew, nurses, classroom teachers and specialists—deserve recognition for the important work they do every day! Here’s our chance to show our communities what each of us...
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After celebrating that the TV ads have ended, it’s time to get to work to ensure that our students and schools get the support they need to be successful. Let’s be sure to hold our newly elected officials accountable for the promises made during the campaign season. ...
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Free professional development opportunity for middle and high school English teachers, librarians, and literacy specialists! We are creating an eight week online book study for middle school/high school English teachers, librarians, and literacy specialists in Maine....
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Experience Pura Vida for Just $125/day! Click Here to View Flyer. Marvel at the majesty of Costa Rica! Imagine being suspended in the jungle canopy, locking eyes with a curious wildlife or sipping coffee while exploring an organic coffee farm. These are just some of...
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With Smart Tips and Exclusive Perks for NEA Members The holidays are just around the corner—a time to rejuvenate and spend quality time with friends and family. Let NEA Member Benefits help you save time and money this holiday season with helpful ideas to: Stretch...
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From NEA Member Benefits It happens every year: the summer heat fades, the leaves fall and what was easy, warm-weather driving suddenly changes. As temperatures drop, it’s time to remember how to avoid slide-offs and crashes on wet, icy roads. You and your...
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While you have been hard at work in our schools this past month, I have been busy on many fronts, including two trips to D.C., hearings at the legislature (before it adjourned-finally!), lobbying during NEA Super Week, a variety of meetings and trainings and events-it...