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Legal Guidance While Working During the Pandemic

Legal Guidance While Working During the Pandemic

Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, Spring 22

By: Andrew Mason, MEA Legal Counsel As the pandemic continues and educators are faced with new and difficult challenges in our schools and communities, MEA knows its members need the most up-to-date information regarding your legal rights in certain situations. There...
MEA Career Earnings Data 2020-2021

MEA Career Earnings Data 2020-2021

Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Salary Info, Winter 21

Career Earnings BA 20-21 As part of MEA’s continued commitment to educate its members on issues that impact their work and life, MEA’s Director of Collective Bargaining and Research compiled the follow data regarding salaries, in particular, career earnings in Maine....
Student Behaviors & Conflict Resolution

Student Behaviors & Conflict Resolution

Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Professional Development, Winter 21

Navigating a difficult year where norms need reteaching The last time a 7th grader had a full, normal school year they were in 4th grade. Current 2nd graders have never had a “normal” school year. The return to full-time, in-person learning has been a struggle for...
What You Need to Know About Educators’ Rights and the First Amendment

What You Need to Know About Educators’ Rights and the First Amendment

Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Professional Development, Winter 21

Curriculum, particularly in subjects such as History and English Language Arts, naturally touches upon topics including race and diversity that are to be taught in an age- appropriate manner. Students must have the tools to understand and investigate different...
Handling Parent and Community Hostility

Handling Parent and Community Hostility

Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Professional Development, Winter 21

As COVID cases rise, and the stress of the pandemic continues, many teachers, education support professionals, faculty, principals and administrators have received letters, complaints, or been harassed by parents or vocal community members. For the sake of our...
Building Stronger Local Associations

Building Stronger Local Associations

Conferences & Seminars, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Professional Development, Winter 21

Increasing power and leadership skills among the membership Building strong local associations with an organizing culture is key to our Union’s success. A culture of organizing is one that promotes deep member engagement, leadership development, and collective action....
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