Rocking Professional Development: Lewiston EA Builds Power Through Art, Activism, and Community
When Nes Griffin, Jaye Rich, and Krista St. Cyr of the Lewiston Education Association (LEA)...
“My Hero Works in School” Essay Contest
This year, MEA received dozens of submissions for the annual “My Hero Works in School" essay...
Maine Educator Spring Issue 2025 Salary Guide
The Maine Education Association works to help its members advocate on issues related to the...
PERSPECTIVES: The Importance of Shared Governance at the University
By Paul Johnson, Professor, University of Southern Maine and Jacqueline Edmondson, USM President The concept of shared faculty governance, wherein...
Healing and Change in the Aftermath of Tragedy
In the halls and classrooms of schools in Lewiston, Auburn and the surrounding communities where some families were locked down during school...
Winter Conference Lessons Learned
MEA hosted its annual Winter Conference in early December. Members gathered for a full day of free professional development, taking away many...
Protecting Your Voice: Navigating Challenges in Today’s Classroom
As an educator, whether you like it or not, you are held to higher standards within the community. What you do or don’t say as an educator can have...
Teaching While Scared
Violent student outbursts are putting educators at risk. By: Brenda Álvarez, Senior Writer, NEA Today and Giovanna Bechard, MEA Communications...
Cook’s Corner – Best Practices in Mentoring
Maine teachers new to the profession are required to have a mentor for two years. Those new to a district are required to have a mentor for one...
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