It’s Been a Long Time Coming!
Congress makes history and passes bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act During the final hours of the 118th Congress, the U.S. Senate voted 76 to 20 to pass the Social Security Fairness Act—historic legislation that ends the Government Pension Offset and Windfall...
Our Students, Our Schools, Our Voice: MEA’s 2025 Legislative Focus
Ensuring High Quality Education for All by Attracting and Retaining Educators, Enhancing School Funding, and Supporting Higher Education The Educator Shortage MEA supports bills to recruit and retain educators to make the profession more attractive, emphasizing...
Together With MEA, Students Succeed
MEA’s dedication to quality public education goes beyond classrooms. Our Union’s unwavering support for both educators and students is shaping a future where ALL Maine students can thrive. To celebrate this commitment, MEA proudly presents “Together with MEA,” a...
Editor’s Note – Winter 2025
"One Child, One Teacher, One Book, and One Pen Can Change The World." As I was putting the finishing touches on this issue of Maine Educator, I was reminded of a photo of my mother and me at her college graduation. When I was four years old, my mom graduated with her...
MEA Learning Hub: Portable Professional Learning
In August, MEA launched a new, self-paced, online learning platform – the Learning Hub. Here, members can take advantage of professional learning opportunities in the form of mini “courses,” wherever and whenever it is convenient for them. We currently offer three...
Celebrate Diverse Books – Fall 2024
Elementary Home in a LunchboxBy: Cherry Mo A heartwarming tale about a young girl named Jun who moves from Hong Kong to America. Feeling lost and alone in her new school, Jun finds comfort in the familiar flavors of her homemade lunch. As she shares her food with...
Helping Students Spot Misinformation Online
By Cindy Long, NEA Senior Writer, First Appeared in NEA Today, October 2024 Navigating today's 'infodemic' of news and information requires media literacy, critical thinking, and a healthy dose of skepticism. Immigrants eating pets, hurricanes intentionally created by...
Meet Your MEA Leadership Team
Jesse Hargrove MEA President →Years teaching22 years – 8 as a Teacher of Students with Special Needs, 14 as a Social Studies Teacher →Union positionsMEA Government Relations Committee; MEA Board of Directors Region C; MEA Vice President; KIDS EA Stipend Committee, HEA...
Building Positive Learning Environments
Challenging student behaviors can disrupt classrooms and hinder learning. By implementing effective strategies, educators are able to create a more positive and supportive environment for all students. Last year, an MEA survey revealed challenging student behaviors as...
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