Under the Dome: Major Progress on Bills to Increase Educator Pay

$50K the First Day? Educators Step Up!

Dear MEA Members -Huge news this week!$50k the First Day:This week the Education Committee moved forward many very important bills. First, the Education Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY to support LD 1064, An Act to Increase the Minimum Teacher Salary.  This bill proposes...
MEA President’s Message – May 2023

MEA President’s Message – May 2023

Here it is May already—just affirming the truth of the saying, “Time certainly flies when you’re having fun”—the fun being lots of meetings this past month with members around the state: membership meetings, higher ed delegate assemblies, a panel for aspiring...
Beyond Burnout

Beyond Burnout

What Needs to Be Done to Tackle the Educator Shortage The root cause of educator dissatisfaction and frustration is a lack of staff, support and respect, and not a perceived inability to manage stress. To prevent an exodus from the profession, MEA believes district...