Fall 24, Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Professional Development
In August, MEA launched a new, self-paced, online learning platform – the Learning Hub. Here, members can take advantage of professional learning opportunities in the form of mini “courses,” wherever and whenever it is convenient for them. We currently offer three...
Fall 24, Features, Maine Educator Online, News
Jesse Hargrove MEA President →Years teaching22 years – 8 as a Teacher of Students with Special Needs, 14 as a Social Studies Teacher →Union positionsMEA Government Relations Committee; MEA Board of Directors Region C; MEA Vice President; KIDS EA Stipend Committee, HEA...
Fall 24, Features, Maine Educator Online, News
MEA’s dedication to quality public education goes beyond classrooms. Our Union’s unwavering support for both educators and students is shaping a future where ALL Maine students can thrive. To celebrate this commitment, MEA proudly presents “Together with MEA,” a...
Fall 24, Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Professional Development
Challenging student behaviors can disrupt classrooms and hinder learning. By implementing effective strategies, educators are able to create a more positive and supportive environment for all students. Last year, an MEA survey revealed challenging student behaviors as...
Fall 24, Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Professional Development
In the United States, nearly five million, or one in ten students, speak a language other than English at home.[1] These multilingual learners come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, with Spanish identified as the most common language, spoken by 76 percent of...
Fall 24, Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Professional Development
Rodney Robinson, the 2019 National Teacher of the Year, delivered a powerful keynote address at the Maine Education Association Summer Conference, focused on the importance of addressing implicit biases and systemic racism to create a more equitable education system....
