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, 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...
Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Summer 22
Challenges…or Opportunities? My first year as a local president, my former superintendent tried (unsuccessfully) to get me to view challenges as ‘opportunities’. I can’t remember now what ‘challenges’ we were dealing with at the time but I’m sure some were increased...
Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Summer 22
MEA – Still Strong, Stable and Solid I can’t believe how quickly time flies. In May, I experienced my second MEA Representative Assembly (RA) in South Portland and in person! It was amazing to be able to see and meet many of you. In some ways, it feels like no...
Maine Educator Online, News, Summer 22
What Educators Should Know About LGBTQ+ Rights As an educator, it is important to be aware of, and educate yourself on the civil rights laws that exist to protect yourself and your students. Federal laws exist that protect students and educators from discrimination on...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Summer 22
Sara Flanagan, Assistant Professor of Special EducationDanielle Gabrielli, University of Maine Reading is a complex, fundamental skill for all students. Effective reading instruction is crucial, especially since students may continue to struggle in reading if they are...
