President's Message
Thank you so much to all who have expressed an interest in the soon-to-be-reinstituted Professional Standards Board. While I am not surprised by our members’ dedication to, and enthusiasm for, our profession, the number of people who reached out was surprising! We...
President's Message
The school year may still feel “new” in some respects, but I know you—and our students!–are already hard at work. Local association leaders are working hard, too! They are seeing that our many legislative successes are implemented properly, advocating for...
President's Message
As we enjoy the last few days of a beautiful Maine summer, I would like to thank the local association leaders who made the time to attend the various regional MEA trainings and membership and presidents’ meetings over the summer, as well as the local presidents who...
President's Message
As I am compiling this message, more details on the latest (the latest! How awful to refer to them as the latest!) mass shootings keep coming in…I am compelled to begin with recognition of these horrific incidents and a plea for us all to do whatever we can, whenever...
President's Message
Happy summer! For those of you on summer break, I hope you have had the chance to unwind and enjoy the first few weeks of our Maine summer. For those of you who are working either in a school or other setting, I hope the change at least provides a refreshing break...
President's Message
Update on Minimum Teacher Salary For years, the MEA has aggressively advocated for lifting the minimum teacher salary, with a starting salary of $40,000. MEA was excited when the Governor included this initiative in her two-year state budget, but this...
