Reflections on the First Year
It seems like everywhere we turn people are talking about the shortage of educators in our...
From MEA’s Executive Director
From Rachelle Bristol Educate, Empower, Excel – 2024 MEA RA Another year has passed since the last...
President’s Letter – Summer 2024 The Last One
The Three Rs: Reflections, Remembrances, and Two (Just Two) Regrets I have done a lot of driving...
Negotiations Round Up
All across Maine, MEA members are improving their working and living conditions. Here is a sample of some of the Union’s successes compiled by MEA’s...
Breakfast After the Bell
Research shows that children who increase their school breakfast participation as a result of a school breakfast program offered at no cost to all...
Learning and Leading
MEA holds first in-person conference since the beginning of the pandemic More than 250 MEA members came together to learn from each other and a host...
Better Bargaining-Contract Must-Haves
While every contract and negotiation session is different, here are three basic elements that should be included in every contract to make sure all...
Big News on Student Loans
Temporary waiver can help educators with public service loans — but the deadline looms In October 2021, the Biden Administration issued a “Limited...
Serving and Surviving-What’s Needed in November
By Emily Albee Emily Albee2023 Maine Teacher of the Year Finalist2022 Penobscot County TOYProud EA22 and MEA Member13th Year Teacher Serving and...
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