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Manny Scott – April 1, 2019 The Power Of One And How To R.E.A.C.H. Youth Today

MSSA in collaboration with Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities (MADSEC), Maine Education Association (MEA), Maine Principals’ Association (MPA) and Maine School Board Association (MSBA) invite you to attend: Manny Scott – April 1, 2019The...

Maine University Professors Honored

News, Press Releases

University of Southern Maine and UMaine Professors each receive separate distinctions for their work Susan Feiner, a now retired University of Southern Maine Professor, has been honored with the prestigious 2018-19 Maryann Hartman Award....

Why Maine Should Not Prohibit Engaging in Political, Ideological or Religious Advocacy in the Classroom

News

The following is testimony prepared by MEA President Grace Leavitt: Senator Millett, Representative Kornfield, and esteemed members of the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, My name is Grace Leavitt. I am a high school Spanish teacher, National Board...

Teacher Evaluation Proposed Changes-Test Scores Could be Eliminated

News, Under the Dome

The Maine Education Association has worked hard in Augusta to try and create a fair evaluation system for teachers in Maine. Finally, the hard work is beginning to pay off. MEA is happy to report a bill the Association advocated for passed the first hurdle with a 9-4...

Bullying Prevention: Online Professional Development

Conferences & Seminars, News, Professional Development

From the Maine Department of Education Through a collaborative effort with Safe Schools, an industry leader in K-12 school safety, the Maine DOE is providing all schools free, equitable access to professional development that addresses Maine’s anti-bullying law....

California Casualty has Funds for Public School Music and Art Progams

Grants & Scholarships, News

There is new help for school music, art and performance programs. California Casualty has introduced the Music and Arts Grants to help pay for art materials, music and other necessities. Educators at public K-12 schools can apply for $250 at...