Why I Love MEA’s Summer Conference
The networking, the resources, the authentic presentations, the people-MEA members remind us why the latest MEA event was worth the time, and why you shouldn't miss the next event in the winter! The Maine Education Association hosted its annul professional development...
Cook’s Corner: Maximizing Student Outcomes Through Participation in IEP and 504 Meetings
By Mallory Cook and Anna Anthony Because we attend so many IEP and 504 meetings a year, it is easy to forget just how important these gatherings are to students’ academic success. Remember, most teams only meet once per year to discuss a student’s plan-a plan that...
Ink and Insights: How Teacher-Authors Inspire Students to Dream Big
By day they work as teachers. By night they’re crafting characters and stories to engage readers of all ages as published authors. Nick Fuller Googins, a fourth grade teacher at CK Burns School in Saco, and Rebecca Turkewitz , a 10th grade English teacher at Casco Bay...
Bargaining Round Up
The bargaining table is where dedicated teachers and resilient educators square off against budget constraints, policy shifts, and the desire to provide the best education possible for their students. These negotiations are more than discussions about salaries and...
At NEA RA, Delegates Pledge to Defend Freedom to Learn, Protect All Students
By: Tim Walker, Senior Writer Previously Published in NEA Today, Edited by Giovanna Bechard “Right here in Florida, we will preserve and strengthen a democracy that was steeped in the power of ‘We the People,’” says NEA President. Six thousand united and determined...
PERSPECTIVES: Students and “Post-pandemic” Higher Education
By Paul Johnson, Professor, University of Southern Maine Over the past few years, there have been numerous articles about the impact COVID-19 has had on students and their learning losses. For example, this summer, PBS Newshour featured a segment on this issue. The...
Social Media Savvy: A Guide to Posting Wisely and Professionally
Educators have a visible place in their communities, and lately, so many are finding themselves under the microscope for everything they say, wear, post in their classroom or online or elsewhere. There isn’t much an educator does that cannot be scrutinized by a member...
Creating Inclusive Schools: A Guide For Educators Supporting LGBTQI+ Students
The numbers are staggering.73% of LGBTQI+ students face mental health challenges according to a survey by the Trevor Project. The question for educators is how you can help these students feel supported and feel like they have a trusted adult they can turn to for...
Student Mental Health
What students need, in their own words “Two years ago, I had a lot of mental health struggles. I was diagnosed with depression, and I was unable to do a lot of my schoolwork; my grades dropped severely.” Joshua, a high school student from Yarmouth shared his struggles...
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