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...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Representative Assembly, Summer 22
The MEA held its annual Representative Assembly (RA) in May. The MEA RA is the largest democratic body of the association, made up of educators elected by their local associations to represent their district. At this year’s MEA RA members: Set the course of work for...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Summer 22, Thank You
MEA Launches Media Campaign to Thank Educators Thanks2You our students made it through The Maine Education Association understands how much each of our educators have been through this year and is continually working to share your efforts with the public to ensure it...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Summer 22
Each year, the NEA’s Department of Collective Bargaining and Research compiles data from prek-12 schools as it pertains to salaries, enrollment and more and compiles what is known as its Rankings and Estimates Report. Maine Educator’s editor read through the detailed...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Summer 22
Therapy Dog Breeds Student Success From Puerto Rico to Mechanic Falls, Nova the 38-pound rescue dog, had a remarkable journey from stray left homeless after Hurricane Maria to classroom therapy dog at Elm Street School in teacher Rebekah Bilodeau’s classroom. “I’ve...
