The Reality of Educator Pay in Maine

The Reality of Educator Pay in Maine

Salary Info, Spring 26

MEA data shows that while educator pay has risen across all job categories, wages are still not keeping pace with inflation. For thousands of Maine educators, the experience is the same: they love their work, but the numbers don’t work for them. READ SALARY GUIDE...
MSAD 51 Education Association Rally for a Fair Contract!

MSAD 51 Education Association Rally for a Fair Contract!

Spring 26

Ed Techs and school secretaries in MSAD 51 have been working without a contract since July 1, 2025. In February, thirty-three members of the MSAD 51 Education Association (MSAD 51 EA) gathered outside the district’s central office to show support for the Education...
Together as One Winter Conference

Together as One Winter Conference

Professional Learning, Spring 26

→What Members Are Saying: “Being surrounded by passionate educators reinforced that our greatest strength is in our collective voice. The union creates intentional space for collaboration, leadership development, and shared solutions, ensuring that educators are...
Cook’s “Calming” Corner

Cook’s “Calming” Corner

Cook's Corner, Spring 26

Whether a student has several adverse childhood experiences or is simply trying to navigate the challenges of interpersonal relationships or cope with world events, every student enters school with stressors that affect their ability to learn and engage. As educators,...
In the Know – Spring 2026

In the Know – Spring 2026

Spring 26

Congratulations National Board-Certified Teachers Initital Certification:Sierra Blake (Veazie EA)David Cimato (South Portland EA)Amy Davidson (Winslow EA)Adele Drake (Education Association 22)Suzanne Goulet (Waterville EA)Stephanie Greenlaw (RSU 3 EA)Sarah Harrington...
The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same

The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same

Spring 26

If you are like me, you basked in the warmth of a 60 plus degree day recently, hoping for the end of the cold dreary days of a hard winter in Maine. It was only a peek though, and winter was still in full force as I drove to the office in 30-degree snowy weather just...