Lobby Day 2024: Be an Edactivist

Lobby Day 2024: Be an Edactivist

I have classmates graduating with their education degree but choosing not to use it because the amount of time, dedication, and effort that we put into teaching is not reflected in our pay. Kendrah Willey First Year Teacher, SAD 68 EA On the Thursday of February...
Local Round-Up: Spring 2024

Local Round-Up: Spring 2024

Brunswick Education Association Over 85 educators and members of the Brunswick Education Association showed up at the Brunswick School Board budget workshop wearing #RedforEd to encourage the board not to eliminate 10.5 positions from the budget. Brunswick EA ESP...
Celebrate Diverse Books

Celebrate Diverse Books

Elementary A Crown For CorinaBy: Laekan Zea KempIllustrated: Elisa Chavarri Corina’s abuela encourages her to choose flowers with special meaning for her birthday corona. Middle Grade You Are Here: Connecting FlightsBy: Ellen Oh In this collection of stories set in a...

MEA Updates – Spring 2024

“My Hero Works at School” Essay Contest The MEA is pleased to join with the Portland Sea Dogs for its annual “My Hero Works at School” essay contest. Students are encouraged to write a short essay, no more than 300 words, about their school hero. Two winners will be...