Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 23
The On-Going Vaping Issue in Maine Schools and How Educators Can Help The latest data, from the 2021 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey, shows vaping continues to be an issue in Maine schools despite a decline in usage since 2019. More students use vape products now...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Professional Development, Winter 23, Your Union
Several changes have been made to the certification rules in Maine as the state works to maintain well-qualified educators for our students. The MEA went through the changes and compiled this simple outline to help you understand what you need to know in order to...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 23
Sara Flanagan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Special EducationRachel Brown-Chidsey, Ph.D., NCSP, Assistant Professor of Special Education, University of Southern Maine Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability leading to difficulties learning and processing...
Features, Maine Educator Online, Winter 23
Survey highlights issues, offers solutions Schools nationwide are difficult environments for many LGBTQ+ students, with a survey from the Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) showing the overwhelming majority regularly hear anti-LGBTQ+ language and...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 23
Inflation isn’t the only reason you all need to ask for salary increases at the bargaining table. The teacher pay penalty is at an all-time high, with Maine teachers paid 24% LESS than other comparable college-educated workers. The data, from the Economic Policy...
Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 23
You’ve likely been there—it’s pick-up time and Sam’s mom corners you about why their child continues to get in trouble at school when they behave so well at home. Or your administrator or supervisor tells you to meet them in their office to discuss a recent...
