Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Professional Development, Winter 21
As COVID cases rise, and the stress of the pandemic continues, many teachers, education support professionals, faculty, principals and administrators have received letters, complaints, or been harassed by parents or vocal community members. For the sake of our...
Conferences & Seminars, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Professional Development, Winter 21
Increasing power and leadership skills among the membership Building strong local associations with an organizing culture is key to our Union’s success. A culture of organizing is one that promotes deep member engagement, leadership development, and collective action....
Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Winter 21
It’s That Time of Year It is only natural at the end of anything, particularly a calendar year, to take stock of what you have accomplished and what lies ahead. Given the trying times we still find ourselves in, this is especially true this year. For me personally, a...
Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 21
Persistence The timeline for producing the Maine Educator is determined in advance, and I set my own deadline for submitting the President’s Letter well before the actual time our Communications Department absolutely must have it, just to be sure I get it done on time...
Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 21, Your Union
How To Erase Your Student Debt Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Overhauled Saving MEA Members Tens of Thousands of Dollars The Maine Education Association and the National Education Association advocated for an overhaul of the broken Public Service Loan...
Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 21
Robe O’Clock In the beginning of this pandemic, my loving husband bought me a new robe. This was right around the time when it seemed like everyone was getting robes as gifts—comfort in the face of a seemingly never-ending pandemic. This robe, or house coat*, as...
