Fall 23, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only
As I write this, the leaves are starting to turn signaling the beginning of fall. The weather is chilly in the evenings, and apple picking is on the list of things to do. Hurricane Lee has passed through Maine albeit without as much gusto as originally indicated much...
Fall 23, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News
A “Triple H” Summer “Triple H” usually refers to ‘hot, hazy, and humid’ (it also, I just learned from google, is the name that a certain professional wrestler goes by! Who knew!). Our Maine summer wasn’t exactly hot, hazy, or humid—at least, not until the...
Member's Only, News, President's Message
I keep hearing people ask, “Where did September go?”—and I admit, I am wondering that myself! It was a busy and beautiful month (except for Tropical Storm Lee). October is shaping up to be just as busy, and hopefully just as beautiful with fall foliage and lots to do...
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...
Member's Only, News, Under the Dome
Dear MEA Members –The Legislature is scheduled to conclude its work in the next three weeks, and everything we have worked on to improve conditions for educators will be voted on in the next few weeks. This session the MEA has consistently advocated for pension...