Use Your Teacher Voice

When Dana Ricker moved to Maine four years ago, she didn’t imagine screaming into a megaphone, “Our Home is Here… at Fitzy Park…” to thousands of...

Stepping Up When Systems Fall Short: Maine Schools Tackle Hunger Head-on

When SNAP benefits were disrupted in November, educators and communities mobilized to keep students fed and reminded us of what public schools are...

Social Media Savvy: Know Your Rights and Protect Your Online Privacy

Educators hold a visible place in their communities—and that means what you post online matters. Today, more than ever, teachers find themselves...
We Need Your Voice

We Need Your Voice

MEA Executive Director's Letter - Winter 2026 Happy New Year! Another trip around the sun...

Breaking Through the Noise

Breaking Through the Noise

President's Message - Winter 2026 I was overweight and acne ridden, awkward and uncomfortable, yet...

It’s All About That BASE

It’s All About That BASE

Pictured from left to right: BASE Board of Directors: Bill Lamb (Vice President), Greg Bussiere, Lea Crane (Treasurer), Steve Thomes, Ellen...

MEA’s Learning Hub is ONE!

MEA’s Learning Hub is ONE!

Thanks to all of our members who have shown just how necessary job-embedded, online learning opportunities are for educators. As of today, we have...

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