Features, Maine Educator Online, Winter 23
Survey highlights issues, offers solutions Schools nationwide are difficult environments for many LGBTQ+ students, with a survey from the Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) showing the overwhelming majority regularly hear anti-LGBTQ+ language and...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 23
Inflation isn’t the only reason you all need to ask for salary increases at the bargaining table. The teacher pay penalty is at an all-time high, with Maine teachers paid 24% LESS than other comparable college-educated workers. The data, from the Economic Policy...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 23
You’ve likely been there—it’s pick-up time and Sam’s mom corners you about why their child continues to get in trouble at school when they behave so well at home. Or your administrator or supervisor tells you to meet them in their office to discuss a recent...
Fall 22, Features, Maine Educator Online, News
Your Union is leading and strengthening efforts to elevate Education Support Professionals (ESPs) as respected professionals essential to the success of all students, educators, schools, and communities through relevant, Union-convened, ESP-led programs and supports....
Fall 22, Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Salary Info
All across Maine, MEA members are improving their working and living conditions. Here is a sample of some of the Union’s successes compiled by MEA’s Director of Collective Bargaining and Research, Nate Williams. Questions? Contact us here Salary Brunswick EA...
Fall 22, Features, Maine Educator Online, News
MEA holds first in-person conference since the beginning of the pandemic More than 250 MEA members came together to learn from each other and a host of experienced presenters during MEA’s Summer Conference. The event mixed professional development with networking and...
