Social Media Savvy: Know Your Rights and Protect Your Online Privacy
Educators hold a visible place in their communities—and that means what you post online matters. Today, more than ever, teachers find themselves under the microscope for everything they say, wear, or share, whether in the classroom or on social media. The choices you...
Notice Board – Winter 2026
MEA Lobby Days Together We Win…When MEA Members Are in the State House! The Legislature is expected to be in session through April. Our ability to successfully lobby for our priorities will depend entirely on our ability to have MEA members in the State House...
See Educators Serve
When John Soifer stepped into the voting booth to vote in the 2024 election, he noticed that there was no one running to represent him on the school board. As a retired special educator and union leader, Soifer knew the importance of the seat, and impulsively wrote...Retire with Dignity: Bargaining for Better Retirement
By Mark Ashe, Cape Elizabeth EA Negotiator & Maine DOE Financial Literacy Teacher Leader Fellow and Samantha Burdick, MEA Communications Director For many years, a career in education came with a promise—work hard, serve your community, and retire with security....
Over 500 Days Without a Contract: Maine Community College Faculty Sound the Alarm
Despite record enrollment and increased workloads, full-time faculty in the Maine Community College System (MCCS) have been working without a contract since July 1, 2024—over 500 days and counting. Enrollment at Maine’s seven community colleges has surged since 2020,...
We Need Your Voice
MEA Executive Director’s Letter – Winter 2026 Happy New Year! Another trip around the sun completed. Another year in the books. And a brand-new year ahead. And if you are like me, every January you take a moment (hopefully with a cherished pet by your side...
Breaking Through the Noise
President’s Message – Winter 2026 I was overweight and acne ridden, awkward and uncomfortable, yet my Junior Seminar teacher assigned me to portray Newt Gingrich, the dynamic GOP leader selected as Speaker of the House for a historic Republican majority. I...
Getting Strategic About Your Professional Learning
Cook’s Corner – Winter 2026: Mallory Cook, Director of Training and Early Educator Engagement Whether you’re preparing to attend a conference, enrolling in an asynchronous course on our Learning Hub, or drafting a professional certification renewal plan, being...
Lead With Your HEART
Editor’s Note Winter 2026-Samantha Burdick, MEA Directors of Communications & Editor The first time I walked into Fitzpatrick Stadium for a Hearts of Pine game, I expected soccer. What I didn’t expect was the roar of voices led by an educator, megaphone in...
