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Visit COVID-19 Information Center Our Hearts are Broken… Our hearts are broken for George Floyd, his family and the whole nation as we are all affected by this senseless tragedy, the latest in the continuing series of injustices that have gone on far too long. A core value of the Maine Education Association is a Just Society: “We believe public education is vital... COVID-19 Unemployment Information Summer Job Loss Summer School COVID-19 Guidelines Summer school guidance from MEA and MDOE for those districts choosing to operate in-person school MEA Guidance – Face Masks and School Employees News MEA Guidance – Face Masks and School Employees May 1, 2020 Governor Mills’ new “Stay Safer at Home” Order extends the previous orders, provides a path forward via the Governor’s Restarting Plan and addresses requirements for the use of cloth face coverings. The MEA recommends that all school employees who are performing in-person duties wear cloth face masks to continue to contribute positively... COVID-19 Response Grants News COVID-19 Response Grants In response to educators’ immediate and emerging needs, the NEA Foundation is offering three new grant opportunities to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning. NEA Micro-credential Virtual Professional Learning Communities News , Professional Development NEA Micro-credential Virtual Professional Learning Communities A micro-credential is a short, competency-based recognition that allows an educator to demonstrate mastery in a particular area. NEA will be providing members an opportunity to participate in a virtual Professional Learning Community (PLC) to support successful completion of a NEA Micro-credent from start to finish. Educators who participate in a PLC to complete a... MEA Webinar – Special Education and the COVID-19 Pandemic News , Update MEA Webinar – Special Education and the COVID-19 Pandemic RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE Special Education and the COVID 19 Pandemic-an MEA and MDOE Webinar Join the MEA and the Maine Department of Education for a webinar regarding special education services during the COVID-19 pandemic. MEA and MDOE want to offer support regarding meeting the needs of our students who receive special education services. This webinar... MEA WEBINAR – Remote Learning and Digital Divides News , Update MEA WEBINAR – Remote Learning and Digital Divides RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE How Are Educators and Schools Coping with Remote Instruction? Please join MEA and the Maine Department of Education for this hour-long webinar recording highlighting how districts are implementing remote learning. The MDOE will discuss ways it’s addressing equity issues, share best practices and discuss ways to move forward through the rest of... MEA Webinar – Unemployment/Furlough Issues News , Update MEA Webinar – Unemployment/Furlough Issues CLICK HERE TO WATCH MEA has been working to ensure its members have the most information possible during this difficult time. MEA hosted a webinar on unemployment/furlough issues. If you were unable to attend the webinar live, you can view the recording in the link below. Unemployment/Furlough Webinar Recording If you have questions, please contact... Awards & Grants Benefits Conferences & Trainings Contact Us Join Maine Educator MEA Events Stay connected with the MEA and follow the latest events from your Association! Events What Our Members Say Being an educator isn’t a job, it’s a calling. It’s also personally rewarding and professionally demanding. That’s why the MEA strives to provide you with the support you need to be great at what you do. Mary Beth Nolt Once you belong to the Association you won’t ever be alone at work again. As an ESP, your work makes teaching and learning possible. That’s why the Association strives to provide you with the support you need to be great at what you do. Gerry French Being an MEA member provides me with ongoing professional development that I can’t get anywhere else. I appreciate having a support system. Michelle Hathaway I think it is really important for people to take ownership of their profession like it is a profession and not just a job-because it is a profession. Teachers know teaching best. Doug Hodum I don’t think people realize how committed the MEA is to growing the profession of teaching. When you see all of the people committed to the improvement of this professional organization, it makes you proud to be a member. Sarah Rubin I want to be a voice for kids who are under-served. We can’t standardize everything, and lawmakers need to understand that. That’s why I am an MEA Advocate for Children and Education. MEA is my megaphone so I can be the voice for my students. Jane Sidenberg Sometimes kids just need someone to be there for them, as an educator I’m happy to do that for them-and I’m glad MEA supports me in my work. Jody Dube Join The MEA Today! Click Here Top ©2019 Maine Education Association Privacy Legal...