Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Summer 22
It is now cheaper to buy a home in Connecticut than it is in Maine. The news is good for the value of your property, but not as good when you consider your salary and purchasing power. The effects of the pandemic on all Mainers is real, and for faculty and staff in...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Summer 22
The MEA is pleased to showcase student artwork during its sixth annual Maine Educator Art Cover Contest. MEA believes in celebrating the successes of our students and members, and this cover contest gives the Union that opportunity. Artwork was judged in the following...
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...
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, Spring 22
A conversation with the 2022 Maine Teacher of the Year, Kelsey Stoyanova Share your stories with us! Being an educator has never been harder than it is right now. During the pandemic, Maine teachers, support staff, and our higher education faculty and staff have done...
Features, Maine Educator Online, Spring 22
Portland Public Schools Lead the Way in Change 49%. That’s the number of students in Portland public schools that identify as people of color. 11%. That’s the number of staff that do. The large gap between the two is one Portland Public Schools is working hard to fill...
