News, President's Message
And we’re off and running! I have had the good fortune to meet many members and local leaders over the summer months—some as recently as this past week. At gatherings of educators there is always palpable energy created (sorry, law of conservation of energy!). It has...
Early Career Educator, News, Professional Development
Welcome back! At MEA, we know the first few weeks of school are both exciting and exhausting. We also know that for our newer educators there can be a steep learning curve–that’s why we are hosting two “What I Wish I Knew” Panels, where a panel...
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...
