In the Know – Summer 26
RSU 50 Education Association Leads the Way 89% of RSU 50 EA (Southern Aroostook) members signed up...
How Many Sparkles Does it Take to Guide the Way Forward?
Another MEA RA is in the books! For those of you who joined us on May 16 and 17 in South Portland,...
Spring Reflections and the Road Ahead
I have very vivid memories of my oldest son learning to walk down the hallways of Winslow High...
Spring Reflections and the Road Ahead
I walked into my classroom on my first day as a teacher with my green gradebook in my hand. A chalkboard hung from the wall, the dust reminiscent of...
Spring Ahead – Editor’s Note Spring 2026
When I began teaching in Maine in 2012, my starting salary was $32,000. I soon found that this barely covered my rent, gas, groceries, and student...
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...
Notice Board – Winter 2026
MEA Lobby Days Together We Win...When MEA Members Are in the State House! The Legislature is expected to be in session through April. Our ability to...
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