Meet Matt

A Conversation with the 2023 Maine Teacher of the Year - Matt Bernstein The self-described ‘regular guy’ now has a remarkable title-2023 Maine Teacher of the Year-and he plans to use that title as he works to promote the profession and increase the number of people...

Up in Smoke

The On-Going Vaping Issue in Maine Schools and How Educators Can Help The latest data, from the 2021 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey, shows vaping continues to be an issue in Maine schools despite a decline in usage since 2019. More students use vape products now...

Certification Rule Changes

Several changes have been made to the certification rules in Maine as the state works to maintain well-qualified educators for our students. The MEA went through the changes and compiled this simple outline to help you understand what you need to know in order to...

Dyslexia 101: Questions & Answers for Educators

Sara Flanagan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Special EducationRachel Brown-Chidsey, Ph.D., NCSP, Assistant Professor of Special Education, University of Southern Maine Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability leading to difficulties learning and processing...

SUPPORTING LGBTQ+ STUDENTS by Understanding How They Feel

Survey highlights issues, offers solutions Schools nationwide are difficult environments for many LGBTQ+ students, with a survey from the Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) showing the overwhelming majority regularly hear anti-LGBTQ+ language and...

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All My RagePakistani American high school seniors and best friends Salahudin and Noor struggle to...

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Meet Matt

Meet Matt

A Conversation with the 2023 Maine Teacher of the Year - Matt Bernstein The self-described...

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Up in Smoke

Up in Smoke

The On-Going Vaping Issue in Maine Schools and How Educators Can Help The latest data, from the...

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