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...
2022 MEA Representative Assembly

2022 MEA Representative Assembly

The MEA held its annual Representative Assembly (RA) in May. The MEA RA is the largest democratic body of the association, made up of educators...

President’s Letter – Summer 2022

President’s Letter – Summer 2022

Challenges…or Opportunities? My first year as a local president, my former superintendent tried (unsuccessfully) to get me to view challenges as...

SAFE SCHOOLS FOR EVERYONE

SAFE SCHOOLS FOR EVERYONE

What Educators Should Know About LGBTQ+ Rights As an educator, it is important to be aware of, and educate yourself on the civil rights laws that...

Learning from Student Voice

Learning from Student Voice

Survey from the Class of 2022 Highlights Changes in Future The graduating class of 2022 has experienced more than half of their high school careers...

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