Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Spring 23
If it can happen on a computer or digitally or with a camera of some sort, Julie York at South Portland High School has likely taught it. Her classes are an outlet for many kids in the school who she says might have otherwise been “lost.” “I try to give them things...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Spring 23
As both educators and students work to prioritize mental health to make schools places where people feel ready to work and learn, one teacher in Bath turned to yoga for herself and her students. Johnna Stanton teaches AP Language and Composition, 9th grade English,...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 23
A Conversation with the 2023 Maine Teacher of the Year – Matt Bernstein The self-described ‘regular guy’ now has a remarkable title-2023 Maine Teacher of the Year-and he plans to use that title as he works to promote the profession and increase the number of...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 23
The On-Going Vaping Issue in Maine Schools and How Educators Can Help The latest data, from the 2021 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey, shows vaping continues to be an issue in Maine schools despite a decline in usage since 2019. More students use vape products now...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Professional Development, Winter 23, Your Union
Several changes have been made to the certification rules in Maine as the state works to maintain well-qualified educators for our students. The MEA went through the changes and compiled this simple outline to help you understand what you need to know in order to...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 23
Sara Flanagan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Special EducationRachel Brown-Chidsey, Ph.D., NCSP, Assistant Professor of Special Education, University of Southern Maine Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability leading to difficulties learning and processing...
