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Chronic Absenteeism and What to Do About It

Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 24

More than 1 in 4. 28.4% to be exact. That’s how many Maine students were chronically absent according to the Maine Department of Education’s most recent data. A student is defined as chronically absent if they are absent 10% or more of the days enrolled. That’s just...
MEA President’s Letter – Winter 2024

MEA President’s Letter – Winter 2024

Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 24

Writing the President’s Letter for this issue has been a struggle. October 25th will cast a long shadow over us for quite some time, even those of us less directly impacted by the tragic losses suffered by so many that day. Events taking place around the...
From MEA’s Executive Director – Winter 2024

From MEA’s Executive Director – Winter 2024

Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 24

What is the Right Thing? Is There One? Honestly, I am struggling. Struggling to find the right thing to say in this message. The unthinkable has happened in Maine, and at the same time, the holiday season is upon us. Is it appropriate to be joyful when others have...

“The stress and disappointments of teaching aren’t worth it.”

Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 24

That’s the headline from a new RAND survey that highlights the top reason teachers cite when asked if they were very likely or somewhat likely to leave their jobs. While low pay is the second factor cited for why a teacher would leave the profession, dissatisfaction...

Books For the New Year

Maine Educator Online, News, Read Across America, Winter 24

ELEMENTARY GRADE LEVEL MIDDLE GRADE LEVEL When Rubin PlaysBy: Gracey Zhang Rubin, an aspiring violinist, ventures into the forest to practice and is visited by creatures who appreciate his music as it is, helping him find his strength and voice. Simon Sort of SaysBy:...
Maine Education Association’s Micro-Credential Library

Maine Education Association’s Micro-Credential Library

News, Professional Development

Did you know that you can earn FREE contact hours at your own pace? Thanks to NEA’s Micro-credentials, MEA members get a whole series of educational topics to choose from. Each of these micro-credentials can earn you up to 15 contact hours for state recertification....
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Phone: 207-622-5866 or 1-800-452-8709
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Fax: (207) 498-3032

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Phone: 207-774-6133 or 1-800-750-8801
Fax: (207) 774-9786

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