What My Students Learned About Academic Freedom—and What it Means for All of Us

By Julianne Siegfriedt, PhD., Assistant Professor in Sociology and Women & Gender Studies, University of Southern Maine. All views are expressed...

What I Love About School Magazine Cover Contest

MEA is pleased to showcase student artwork from our 9th annual Maine Educator Art Cover Contest. This year’s submissions highlighted what students...

My Hero Works at School Essay Contest

This year, MEA received dozens of submissions for the annual My Hero Works in School essay contest. Each year, it is a highlight for us to read...
Slowing Down This Summer

Slowing Down This Summer

It’s been a busy and inspiring—if a little rainy—spring here at the Maine Education Association....

Local Round-Up: Spring 2024

Local Round-Up: Spring 2024

Brunswick Education Association Over 85 educators and members of the Brunswick Education Association showed up at the Brunswick School Board budget...

Celebrate Diverse Books

Celebrate Diverse Books

Elementary A Crown For CorinaBy: Laekan Zea KempIllustrated: Elisa Chavarri Corina’s abuela encourages her to choose flowers with special meaning...

MEA Updates – Spring 2024

“My Hero Works at School” Essay Contest The MEA is pleased to join with the Portland Sea Dogs for its annual “My Hero Works at School” essay...

President’s Letter – Spring 2024

President’s Letter – Spring 2024

Amazed Grace I imagine you’re familiar with the song, “Amazing Grace”? Well, for me, the title should be “Amazed Grace,” because it’s all of you who...

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