Fall 22, Features, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News
The pandemic not only impacted how educators teach students, but also greatly impacted the way children and parents behave in our schools-and in some cases-not for the better. Our educators have seen these impacts in the form of verbal and physical violence. Your...
Fall 22, Features, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News
Asking someone to join the union seems like a difficult task, but when you know what to say, the “ask” isn’t difficult at all. Research shows people WILL join, if they’re asked. Below are some easy answers to the common questions potential members ask. MEA encourages...
Fall 22, Maine Educator Online, News
Human, Civil Rights and Social Justice Grant This grant is available for members who are interested in: helping students understand Human, Civil Rights and Social Justice issueshelping teachers understand and support the issues of Human, Civil Rights and Social...
Fall 22, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only
Resolve that this is a brand-new school year. While some COVID-19 protocols may remain, you have the chance to start over, and it’s up to you to help make the most of it. Leave the last year and a half behind and focus on the future. Make the best of what lies ahead....
Fall 22, Maine Educator Online, News
MEA Played a Powerful Role in Lifting Salaries Starting on July 1st, all public school teachers were required to receive a minimum salary of $40,000. The MEA worked to create this new state law, phasing in the increase over the last three years. MEA understands more...
Fall 22, Maine Educator Online, News
What? Summer’s Over? As many of you know, I have spent a lot of my personal time on a sailboat enjoying the Maine coastline. The views have been spectacular, and I have learned a lot about Maine and the complexity or simplicity of life. It struck me recently that...
