Member's Only, News, Under the Dome
Dear MEA Members – The MEA continues to operate on full blast during this legislative session and we continue to make progress on key goals. Here is the rundown of the week. Pension Improvement Update: On Wednesday of this week the Labor Committe...
Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Spring 23
The Maine Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) gives anyone in Maine the broad right to access public records, including information about public schools. The following information is provided to members from MEA’s General Counsel, Ben Grant. FOAA is based off the...
Collective Bargaining, Member's Only, News
EDUCATOR WELLNESS IntroductionIn the years since the pandemic, educators have been experiencing increased levels of stress, anxiety, burnout, and other mental health issues. This is due to the changing circumstances we have found ourselves in the last few years,...
Member's Only, News, President's Message
Happy New Year! I hope all were able to enjoy the holidays, the break, time with family and friends, and still have time to relax, recharge, and maybe make one or two resolutions or intentions for 2023! One of those resolutions for me I guess will be to...
Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Winter 23
By Rachelle Bristol It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year I LOVE the holidays. They are full of tradition, kindness, and good cheer. Some of my best family memories revolve around an evergreen tree with lights and shiny ornaments. We had a family tradition that we...
Fall 22, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News
When I reflect on this past summer, I can only think of one word. Baseball. For our family, it was the summer of baseball. Our youngest son’s team won the Maine State Championship, which was a huge accomplishment, and the first time the city of Portland won in the...
