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Editor’s Note – Fall 2021: Starting in Quarantine and the Stuff that Helps

Fall 21, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only

As I sit to write this, I have an elementary aged son who is already in quarantine due to exposure at school. We didn’t even make it a full week. It’s a hard to swallow set-back. I think a lot of folks thought this year would be better (and there’s still time) but...
Read Across America – Fall 2021 Recommended Books

Read Across America – Fall 2021 Recommended Books

Education Resource Articles, Fall 21, Maine Educator Online, News, Read Across America

Fall 2021 – Create Change Encourage students to envision the world as the kind of place they want it to be with books that help them recognize their power to make a difference. Elementary Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem By Amanda Gorman & Illustrated...

Grants & Opportunities – Fall 2021

Fall 21, Grants & Scholarships, Maine Educator Online, News

MEA and our affiliate partners offer members many opportunities that help provide additional support for your work and your students. MEA encourages you to take advantage of as many of the offerings as possible. MEA Grants Lambert Political Action Grant FMI: Awards...

Collective Bargaining Wins

Fall 21, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Your Union

By: Nate Williams, Collective Bargaining and Research Director Collective bargaining gives educators a voice. Through collective bargaining, MEA members negotiate for more than their own economic security. They are also securing vital resources to help their students...
From MEA’s Executive Director – Rachelle Johnson

From MEA’s Executive Director – Rachelle Johnson

Fall 21, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only

It’s All About Perspective So, it’s been a minute since we last chatted. A lot has happened. The summer has come and gone, and now there is a crispness to the morning air. Schools have reopened, and we all are dealing with the ongoing stress and complications of a new...

President’s Letter – Fall 2021

Fall 21, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News

For many, this season is their favorite. Despite the shortening daylight hours, the weather is beautiful—crisp mornings, blue skies, still warm afternoons with sun making the changing leaves glow even brighter. For us in education, this time of year is full of...
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