MEA Launches “Thanks2You” Campaign

MEA Launches “Thanks2You” Campaign

The Maine education community has been through a lot this year – but there have been many sweet moments that make every hurdle worth it. From helping solve a hard math problem, to a friendly hello as students climb the bus stairs in the morning – THANKS2YOU educators...
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022

Teacher Appreciation Week 2022

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6, 2022. We are saying ‘thank you’ this week, and throughout the year, to the extraordinary educators who have worked tirelessly with students and families to keep things moving forward, despite such an unpredictable year. Text...
Under the Dome:  Legislative Wrap-Up

Under the Dome: Legislative Wrap-Up

Dear MEA Members:As the legislature wrapped up this week, I wanted to share a few updates about our legislative issues. Quick Updates Pension Improvements: The MEA was successful in winning a 4% COLA for this year. The budget lifts the base amount of the pension by...
Supplemental Budget Highlights 2022

Supplemental Budget Highlights 2022

Historic School Funding:  The supplemental budget maintains the state’s historic achievement in school funding by continuing to fund 55% of the cost of public education.  This represents the second year after a nearly two-decade effort to achieve this goal and...