MEA Members of the Year Awards
Highlighting Successes of MEA Members Across the State 2022 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year The Maine Administrators of Career and Technical Education recognizedJean Palmer-Smith as 2022’s Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year....
From MEA’s Executive Director – Rachelle Bristol: Light, Hope and Tulips
Many of you know that I am prone to trivia. At MEA Board meetings, I often start my Executive Director’s report with a variety of trivia questions or fun facts about Maine or Maine-related topics. I must admit however that I am running out of Maine-related ideas. (Did...
President’s Letter – Spring 2023
Puzzles Spring is my absolute favorite time of year. The changes that happen outside—spring flowers poking through the thawed ground, robins reappearing, the freshness in the air each morning—it all brings a sense of much-needed renewed energy after what now seems...
President’s Message – April 2023
We all know the saying, “April showers bring May flowers”. Similarly, in public education this is the time of year that you are starting to see the blossoms that result from the seeds of learning that you planted last fall. (Although it is National Poetry Month, I was...
Under the Dome: Your Voices Are Needed
Dear MEA Members – Voices for Education in the State House: Reminder, if you have not signed up yet to participate in the Voices for Education Day in the State House, there is still time. Sign up today here: MEA Voices for Education Day – Save the Date!...
Under the Dome: More Mental Health Supports, Min Teacher Salary Increase
Dear MEA Members – This week I want to highlight a few key bills the MEA is advocating for. And we need your help. More Mental Health Supports for Students, LD 829:On Tuesday March 28th, the Education Committee will hold a public hearing on LD 829, An Act...
Maine Educator Among Nominees for the 2023 NEA Education Support Professional of the Year Award
Sacopee Valley Middle School Ed Tech III Among the Finalists for Award Students, educators and community members in MSAD 55 will join their peers across the country to celebrate the National Education Association’s (NEA) highest recognition for education support...
Under the Dome: Voices For Education
Dear MEA Members – We are working hard to make progress for educators and students this legislative session, but we need your help! Come join us at the State House during April Break! MEA Voices for Education Day-Save the Date! Tuesday April...
Under the Dome: Come to Augusta?
Dear MEA Members – Here is this week’s Under the Dome updates on key happenings in the State House . . . Lobby Days: Great news! The MEA is planning to hold Lobby Days during April break. Lobby Days are a great opportunity to come to the State House and meet with...
