Health Insurance Cost Update
Governor Mills signed into law a measure that will FINALLY increase the amount the State pays for the healthcare of qualified retired teachers and ed techs (IIs and IIIs). The new law will increase the amount the State pays for our retired teacher/ed tech health...
MEA supports a fair contract for the workers who keep Maine running, recently signing on to this letter:
Dear Governor Mills, We write to you because for far too long, executive branch employees in Maine have been woefully underpaid, earning on average 15 percent less than their peers throughout New England. We urge your administration to go back to the bargaining table...
Governor Mills Unveils Budget Proposal-Reaches 55% Funding for Public Schools
“Today is a historic day for students, educators, and the people of Maine,” said Grace Leavitt, the President of the Maine Education Association. “For more than 15 years, educators around the state have called for 55% State funding for our schools. The...
National Teacher Appreciation Week: Celebrating a Year of Extraordinary Educators!
A growing chorus is thanking educators for going above and beyond during the pandemic National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-8, including National Teacher Appreciation Day on May 4, occurs this year during a global pandemic, and provides a timely opportunity to...
Quality Schools Summit
2021 April 10 ***
