The Reality of Educator Pay in Maine
MEA data shows that while educator pay has risen across all job categories, wages are still not...
MSAD 51 Education Association Rally for a Fair Contract!
Ed Techs and school secretaries in MSAD 51 have been working without a contract since July 1,...
Together as One Winter Conference
→What Members Are Saying: “Being surrounded by passionate educators reinforced that our greatest...
Lead With Your HEART
Editor's Note Winter 2026-Samantha Burdick, MEA Directors of Communications & Editor The first time I walked into Fitzpatrick Stadium for a...
Editor’s Note – Fall 2025
Is there anything better than fall in Maine? Maybe summer—but I digress. As a classroom teacher, I always loved the fall: reconnecting with...
Building Power Together: UNION SOLIDARITY Across the University of Maine System
Pictured from left to right: Jesse Hargrove, Neil Greenberg, Michael Grillo, Lisa K. Neuman, Pankaj Agrrawal and Rose Abramoff Faculty and staff...
Stronger Together: Three Ways Locals are Building Belonging This Fall
New Hire Events! New educators never forget the friendly face on orientation day who made them feel welcomed. Walking onto a new campus—or into a...
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...
How Count ME In! is Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Across Maine
Chronic absenteeism—defined as missing more than 10% of the school year—continues to impact one in four students in Maine. That’s over 18 days...
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