Maine Educator Online, Summer 23
Out of the blue, my youngest son begged me to tell him the truth about Santa. It’s not even close to Christmas so I wasn’t really prepared. The mom in me hoped I had another year, but I knew it was time. He recently turned 11 and deserved to know-frankly, I’m...
Features, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Representative Assembly, Summer 23
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, News, Professional Development, Summer 23
In January of 2023, Sarah Wishart-Rogers, Larissa Costello, and Emily Hachey joined the ranks of 458 Maine Educators who have achieved National Board Certification. Mallory Cook had the opportunity to sit down with them to celebrate this achievement and to better...
Maine Educator Online, News, Summer 23
MEA advocates for measures that would address staff shortages, increase pay and the pension, and support student mental health Key Takeaways New minimum teacher salary of $50,000 proposal makes progress Pension increases, including State increases to retiree health...
Maine Educator Online, News, Summer 23
By Dr. Lisa Botshon, Professor of English, University of Maine Augusta & Dr. Audrey Fisch is Professor of English at New Jersey City University Last year, Governor Janet Mills proclaimed that state residents who graduated from high school between 2020 and 2022...
Maine Educator Online, News, Summer 23
Gina Harris is a Culture and Climate Coach who works to create more inclusive, equitable and connected school communities. NEA Today spoke with Harris about the different strategies for different age groups. Here are Harris’ suggestions in her own words. First, we...
