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Four Principles for Using SEL in the Classroom

Four Principles for Using SEL in the Classroom

Maine Educator Online, News, Professional Development, Winter 21

Try these creative ways to work social and emotional learning into your lessons. By: James Paterson, edited by Giovanna Bechard Continuing to focus on student mental health is necessary as we work through the third school year during a pandemic. Adjustments to...
Inclusive Books at Hermon High School

Inclusive Books at Hermon High School

Features, Maine Educator Online, News, Winter 21

The Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at Hermon High School received a grant from MEA’s Human and Civil Rights & Social Justice Committee. With that funding, the GSA club audited the library’s LGBTQIA+ books and ordered books to be more inclusive of the LGBTQIA+...
What You Need to Know About Educators’ Rights and the First Amendment

What You Need to Know About Educators’ Rights and the First Amendment

Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Professional Development, Winter 21

Curriculum, particularly in subjects such as History and English Language Arts, naturally touches upon topics including race and diversity that are to be taught in an age- appropriate manner. Students must have the tools to understand and investigate different...
Handling Parent and Community Hostility

Handling Parent and Community Hostility

Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Professional Development, Winter 21

As COVID cases rise, and the stress of the pandemic continues, many teachers, education support professionals, faculty, principals and administrators have received letters, complaints, or been harassed by parents or vocal community members. For the sake of our...
Building Stronger Local Associations

Building Stronger Local Associations

Conferences & Seminars, Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Professional Development, Winter 21

Increasing power and leadership skills among the membership Building strong local associations with an organizing culture is key to our Union’s success. A culture of organizing is one that promotes deep member engagement, leadership development, and collective action....
From MEA’s Executive Director Rachelle Johnson – Winter 2021

From MEA’s Executive Director Rachelle Johnson – Winter 2021

Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Winter 21

It’s That Time of Year It is only natural at the end of anything, particularly a calendar year, to take stock of what you have accomplished and what lies ahead. Given the trying times we still find ourselves in, this is especially true this year. For me personally, a...
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