Legislature in Full Swing
The 129th legislature is in full swing, and bills are coming up for hearings rapidly! Thank you to all who have already attended hearings and/or submitted testimony! PLEASE sign up to receive the updates from MEA’s Government Relations Director. To receive the...
MEA Board Briefings
The MEA Board of Directors engaged in rich discussions on a variety of topics at this month’s meeting. In addition to the usual business, the Board voted in support of several topics that will be coming before the legislature: automatic voter registration,...
New Commissioner Meets with MEA Board of Directors
It may be mid-winter, but this is definitely the phrase of the past few weeks! By the time you see this, Maine will have a new Commissioner of Education, Pender Makin. The testimony in support of her confirmation was inspiring and uplifting. Many remarked...
School Librarians Speak Out Against Limiting Access to Certain Books
School Librarians speak out against a bill that would limit access to certain books that are considered “obscene.” The bill, An Act to Prohibit the Dissemination of Obscene Material by Public Schools, will be heard before the Criminal Justice and Public...
Creating a Positive Classroom Environment
Start: February 13, 2019 • 8:00 PM Learn instructional strategies from our education experts on creating a positive classroom environment. On this FREE webinar, you’ll walk-through ways to establish routines, understanding and setting...
